Robotics is an increasing factor in modern day automation. As the cost of hardware decreases, providing long term benefits over its opposing counterparts, technology continues to replace tedious tasks once operated by humans, doing
so more efficiently with less percent error. For example, Amazon has thousands of robots that work within their warehouse to organize their products for distribution. What is interesting about these robots is that they can
move heavy pallets and pivot with immense control. But what if they didn’t have to pivot at all?
For this assignment, I will be designing a multi-directional (agile) part that will enhance the wheel’s degree of motion. Build dimensions are not limited to a certain criterion, however, part dimensions and portions must be logical.
Object must be designed to enable a vehicle to maneuver vertically, horizontally, and diagonally to be considered agile. Object must be agile.
For this project, we can assume that any material and machine process may be utilized for creative purpose of the assignment. Concepts are under the impression that a 12v DC motor is integrated. Functionality is the focus for this
project; object is assumed to be under light load and will not be calculated. Robot is assumed to only operate on smooth surfaces, under normal conditions.
This decision matrix is judged on seven main criteria; usability, space, safety, design, agility, assembly, and innovation. Each category was given a rating between 1 and 5 with 5 being the highest rating. Usability was given
the largest weight, because the success of the part is leveraged mainly by its functionality. The same description applies to agility which is weighed at twenty percent. Next, was design. As a product that is meant to be sold
to a consumer, appearance is another important factor for its marketability. Space, safety, and assembly were weighed at ten percent and are all important (medium) factors to consider. Innovation was weighed the least at five
percent given that it is good, but not entirely necessary for the success of the product.
For this assignment I utilized SolidWorks as my go-to CAD software. It’s been a while since I have modeled using the application, but It was very easy to pick up again. The designs that I made for assignment four are rough designs
for the general layout of the part. Getting back into SolidWorks, I will be better equipped to develop models for the next assignment.
| Date | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 10/8/18 |
2 hours | Brainstorm |
| 10/8/18 |
2 hours | Design Modules |
| 10/9/18 |
2 hours | Create Website Content |
| 10/11/18 |
45 mins | Upload to Webpage |
| 10/25/18 |
30 mins | Advising and complete |
| Name | Link | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Colby, Garrett |
Interesting simulations that display yield strength at different parts of the tool. Video provided a good representation of the gradual stress throughout the tool as force is applied. Missing decision matrix. |
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| Hanna, Nicholas | Nice CAD renders that accurately display your modules. Calculations provide good justification for part design. As a minor improvement, you could explain the rating scale for your decision matrix. |
