Design And Fabrication Of Balloon Popping Robot.

Project Description:

This academic project, undertaken at the Robotics Club of Pulchowk Campus, aimed to develop a Balloon Popping Robot equipped with a three-wheel drive for agile navigation. The project integrated a rotating horn mechanism to achieve accurate and efficient balloon popping. Resourceful fabrication techniques, utilizing locally available materials, were employed to showcase innovation and adaptability. The project earned Best Engineering Achievements at the Locus 2020 competition, highlighting technical expertise and effective teamwork.

Project Type: 

Academic Project @Robotics Club Pulchowk Campus.

Objectives:

• Develop a high-precision Balloon Popping Robot with three-wheel drive for agile navigation.

• Integrate a rotating horn mechanism for accurate and efficient balloon-popping.

• Utilize resourceful fabrication techniques using locally available materials.

• Showcase innovation and adaptability in robotics design.

• Complete at the Locus 2020 competition.

Methodology/Approach Used:

The project commenced with brainstorming and idea generation for the robot structure and balloon-popping mechanism. The robot components were designed using CAD software. This involved creating detailed and precise digital models of the robot's structure and mechanisms, ensuring accuracy and functionality. Once the CAD design was finalized, the robot mechanism underwent analysis using Ansys and MATLAB software. These tools allowed for simulation and evaluation of the robot's performance, assessing factors such as stress distribution, motion kinematics, and efficiency. 

Subsequently, fabrication of the robot components commenced using local manufacturing technologies.

The robot underwent thorough testing and validation to assess its performance and functionality. Each step in the process contributed to the development of a functional and efficient robot capable of executing the specified task.

Brainstorming and Idea Generation for Robot Design

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CAD Design of Robot Components

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Analysis of Robot Mechanism using Ansys and MATLAB

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Fabrication using Local Manufacturing Technologies

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Testing and Validation of Robot Performance

Tasks Completed

• Brainstorming and idea generation for robot design

• CAD design using Solidworks

• Analysis using Ansys and MATLAB

• Testing of robot performance.

• Coordination of fabrication and project management

Outcomes and Results:

• High-precision Balloon Popping Robot with three-wheel drive

• Integration of rotating horn mechanism for accurate and efficient balloon popping

• Resourceful fabrication techniques using locally available materials

• Recognition for Best Engineering Achievements at Locus 2020 competition

Lessons Learned:

• Enhanced understanding of robot design principles and fabrication techniques

• Proficiency gained in CAD design, analysis, and project management

• Importance of innovation and adaptability in engineering projects