Title page for E-project-042809-083024

Project Type MQP

Submission date 2009-04-28

Authors
Jonathan D Baldiga, ME
Shivahn Fitzell, ME
Colin McCarthy, cwm@WPI.EDU, ECE
Thomas Branton Watson, twatson@WPI.EDU, ME

URN E-project-042809-083024

Title Design of Low Cost Modular Robotic Manipulator Joints

Advisors
Cobb, Eben C, ME
Looft, Fred J., EE
Padir, Taskin, EE

Availability unrestricted

Abstract
The goal of this project was to design and manufacture robotic joints that are inexpensive and capable of being used in a variety of applications. In order to maximize the number of applications in which our design could be utilized, research was done on optimal strength, size, communications, modularity, and price. This project includes the research and design development necessary to engineer such a joint, including part selection, motor control, manufacturing processes, and strength analysis. Two Joints were constructed and tested: a rotator joint and a elbow-joint. The joints performed well under testing conditions and overall prices were kept low. With future development, these joints could be used in fields where size and price are critical.

Files
ECC_JOIN_MQP_FINAL.pdf

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Project Type	MQP
Submission date	2009-04-28
Authors	Jonathan D Baldiga, ME Shivahn Fitzell, ME Colin McCarthy, cwm@WPI.EDU, ECE Thomas Branton Watson, twatson@WPI.EDU, ME
URN	E-project-042809-083024
Title	Design of Low Cost Modular Robotic Manipulator Joints
Advisors	Cobb, Eben C, ME Looft, Fred J., EE Padir, Taskin, EE
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract The goal of this project was to design and manufacture robotic joints that are inexpensive and capable of being used in a variety of applications. In order to maximize the number of applications in which our design could be utilized, research was done on optimal strength, size, communications, modularity, and price. This project includes the research and design development necessary to engineer such a joint, including part selection, motor control, manufacturing processes, and strength analysis. Two Joints were constructed and tested: a rotator joint and a elbow-joint. The joints performed well under testing conditions and overall prices were kept low. With future development, these joints could be used in fields where size and price are critical.
Files	ECC_JOIN_MQP_FINAL.pdf