Robotics

Vision Guided Robots

Written in Manufacturer specific programming environments

I have gained a wealth of experience programming Staubli RS20, TS80 & RX60 with Cognex & Dalsa vision systems

Interfacing seven RS20's with fifteen cameras and four PLC's has been a great way to practice solving a variety technical challenges.

The largest robot I have programmed was a Yaskawa Motoman MH50-35 which had a working area spanning 4.7 metres with a payload capacity of 35kg.

Brick Laying Robot

Written in VB.Net

This software controls a home made robotic brick layer, takes the dimensions of the wall required and builds a brick wall along the side of the track.

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Stair Climbing Robot

Written in Java

This software controls a lego robot using the mindstorms kit which climbs up stairs. The most technically challenging part of this robot was the mechanical design to prevent the robot falling to pieces under its own weight.

Wall Following Robot

Written in Interactive C

This software controls a home made lego robot, controlled by a handyboard with a pic microcontroller. The robot seeks out and finds a wall, then follows it.

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Light Seeking Robot

Written in Interactive C

This software controls a home made lego robot, controlled by a handyboard with a pic microcontroller. The robot drives towards the most intense light source until it collides or the intensity reaches a set level.

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Coordinate Finding Robot

Written in Interactive C

This software controls a home made lego robot, controlled by a handyboard with a pic microcontroller. The robot takes a given coordinate, then actuates the motors to move the device to the desired location.

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