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Butler Bot

Overview

This project of butler robot is basically an idea of interfacing the computer vision with the present day robotics. This is one of the long term projects which has a huge scope of advancement in manual assistance, machine learning and artificial intelligence. Keeping these aspects of this project in mind , our team from IVLABS took a step towards the advancement and
development of butler robots.

Features

A helping hand for your daily chores. Autonomously moving bot, performing your task. Easy manual control through your phone. robots helping with dull and tedious household chores; robots taking on new roles in homes (e.g. education, entertainment, companionship).

  1. HASSLE-FREE FLEXIBLE IMPLEMENTATION : Unlike automated guided vehicles (AGVs), BUTLER does not use magnetic tape, bar codes or any other fixed infrastructure to navigate your facility
  2. ROBUST BUILD : BUTLER is built with industrial-grade components to withstand the rigors of any environments. Its one-piece welded aluminum frame and powder-coated aluminum exterior provide exceptional strength and to safely transport payloads up to 20 kg with ease.
  3. SAFE AND COLLABORATIVE : BUTLER intelligently detects and avoids obstacles using dynamic path planning and built-in Safety-rated sensors(KINECT).

Insight

This robot is a test bed for algorithms ,software and other technology that will enable robots to perform challenging manipulation and tasks such SLAM(simultaneous localization and mapping),gaming simulation and other control applications such as voice recognition and following a person which is called the follow-me attribute. We are using Kinect sensor to recognize you and detect hand gestures and work accordingly.

The butler bot works on Robot Operating System (ROS).The robot is steered using an android app. The butler is actuated using the means of specially designed structure that includes power screw and Omni wheels. The robot can supervise different localities using its telepresence attribute.

By using on board Pico projector the butler bot can project on the walls of your home. This make butler bot a great source of entertainment it’s like having a computer with you every time and you can access internet, watch movies, photos and lot more.

Technical Specifications

MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS

HARDWARE:

  • Speed:- 200 RPM @ 12 V
  • Shaft diameter:- 37 phi, 63 mm
  • Torque:- 38 Kg-cm
  • Weight:- 180 gm
  • No-load current (Io):- 800mAh
  • Max current:- 7.5A
  • No. of terminals:- 6

SOFTWARE:

  • Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter (UART) / I2C
  • PPM / Analog Signals
  • 12V, GND
  • 32 bit interface
  • Integrated motor drives

WHEEL SPECIFICATIONS

  • Diameter:- 100 mm
  • Material:- Rubber wheel
  • Type:- Fine grooved
  • Width:-40 mm
  • Weight:- 158 gm

BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

  • Type:- Lithium polymer
  • Capacity:- 3300 mAh, 30 C
  • Voltage:- 11.6 V

MICRO CONTROLLER

  • TIVA Board
  • 3.3V input