Abstract:
This Project involves the design and development of a 4-DOF hybrid Kinematic Machine for industrial innovation. The key points about it are its light weight, high speed and high precision. This is achieved using lightweight high-performance materials like carbon fiber and aluminum to keep the inertia low and in turn making the motion more precise and faster. This arm is design to perform pick and place operation in process of packaging and motorcycle assembly.
The project starts with finalizing and fixing the design parameters. After that the manipulator is modeled on CAD software like SolidWorks. Finite Element Analyses is done to assess the arms material and structural integrity. After getting satisfactory results were obtained, the project preceded to the next step; manufacturing.
The arm was manufactured keeping in mind the goal to keep the cost low. Aluminum plates were casted and the required parts were machined. CNC was used to get the finishing and accuracies required. After that the robot was assembled. The structure showed the motion expected and predicted. Motors were locked into the position.
The project resulted into a fully functional robotic arm giving 4 Degrees of Freedom which can be programmed specifically to the needs of the industry. The robotic arm has huge potential in different industries like manufacturing, logistics and automotive. It provides automation, reduced risk and higher efficiency inn workspaces. This project provides a fundamental ground for further research in the field of robots for industrial automation.
In conclusion, this project successfully designed and developed a fully functioning robotic arm capable of performing operations with high accuracy and precision. This use of the robot in industry makes it exciting for further development. Future work could be done in the field of in robotic arm gripper, that opens a whole new world of opportunities to exercise the prowess of this robotic arm.
