Arduino-Based Remote-Controlled Robotic Arm with Recording and Repeating Capabilities
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Authors
Babenko, Anastasiia
Guntermann, Alexander
Ivan, Scott
Lara, Ervin
Xiong, Xingguo
Issue Date
2019-03-29
Type
Other
Language
en_US
Keywords
Arduino , Robotic arm
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Abstract
Robotic arms are intensively utilized for various industrial applications such as assembly lines. They can also be used to perform operations similar to human arms to accomplish tasks under hazardous environment. In this poster, an Arduino-based infrared (IR) remote-controlled robotic arm which can record and repeat a sequence of movements is proposed. It utilizes servo-motors, which have integrated gears and a shaft that can be precisely controlled to change the position of objects, to rotate and move arms and legs of robots. By setting the angle value for each motor's shaft using input from the IR transmitter located within 80cm from receiver, it can change the position of corresponding links of the arm. When robotic arm is in the desired position, corresponding links of the arm. When robotic arm is in the desired position, corresponding IR remote button can be pressed to record the angles of all motors with LED lights indicating the number of saved positions. Up to five position savings can be recorded and repeated in a loop so that the robotic arm can be taught to perform certain functions as needed. The Arduino-based smart robotic arm is implemented and it is verified to be able to perform recording and repeating functions as designed. More complicated movements can be programmed so that the robotic arm can be used to perform required operations for potential industrial applications.