Delta Robot

A delta robot is a type of parallel robot that consists of three arms connected to universal joints at the base. It can be used for multipurposes but it is commonly used for picking and placing the objects in factories.

Project Title

Delta Robot

Project Area of Specialization

Robotics

Project Summary

A delta robot is a type of parallel robot that consists of three arms connected to universal joints at the base. It can be used for multipurposes but it is commonly used for picking and placing the objects in factories.

Project Objectives

•To design a Delta machine to perform multi-functionality which provides  accurate object manipulation capabilities

•The final result expected from this project is the design and implementation of a delta machine that is able to pick and place objects using image recognition.

•The purpose of this new type of machine was to manipulate small objects, an industrial need at that time.

Project Implementation Method

The project is divided into three main groups:

i.Mechanical and hardware development

ii.System kinematics

iii.Software development

i.Mechanical and hardware development

Main frame can be designed in any Software like AutoCad or SolidWorks. It consists of a fixed base, a travelling plate and three kinematic chains that connect the fixed base to the travelling plate. 

ii.System Kinematics

The inverse kinematics is where all the calculations necessary are done in order to calculate the angles for the Delta robot. Its motion will be in three dimension. Therefore, the inverse kinematic is entirely dependent on the dimensions of the robot.

iii.Software Development

 Software development is divided into two sub-groups that are:

Kinematic Control and Image Recognition Implementation.

The Inverse kinematic calculations can be done in the Arduino IDE, where the position of the servos will be sent through there.

Image recognition uses the OpenCV library inside of the Python software. Furthermore, the python and OpenCV are responsible for collect the position of the object.

Benefits of the Project

Delta robots are designed to move at high speeds and perform repetitive tasks quickly and consistently. These robots can replace manual processes where many parts per minute are being picked, sorted and placed

Technical Details of Final Deliverable

·Design on Solidworks 

·Image processing on Raspberry Pi

·Arduino (We are using Arduino for controlling motors. We can also use Raspberry Pi for this purpose. But Raspberry pi is very expensive and in case of overload or any other fault, Raspberry pi can be damaged. Arduino is very very cheap and hence using the separate module for controlling motors can be beneficial in long term.)

·Servo Motors 

·Servo Grippers

·Motor Drivers

·Metal Arms

·Steel Body Framework

·Power Supply for Motors

Final Deliverable of the Project

HW/SW integrated system

Core Industry

Manufacturing

Other Industries

Medical , Petroleum , Agriculture , Food

Core Technology

Robotics

Other Technologies

Internet of Things (IoT)

Sustainable Development Goals

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Required Resources

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