Track: Graduate Student Paper Competition

Abstract

Now a days, there is an enormous requirement for the development of robotic arms having different number of Degrees of Freedom (DOF), which can be employed in human conditions. Robots are work profiles that have somehow become a replica to humans. In this project, a robotic arm is designed with 5 DOF’s (3 translational and 2 rotational movements) which imitates human hand. Motion sensors are used to detect hand movements. A wireless communication module is used for transmission of hand gestures to the robotic arm. The parts of the Robotic arm were designed by using CATIA (V5 R21) software. Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) is the material choosen for 3D printing of Robotic arm in order to obtain the required parts. A suction cup is used as the end-effector, which holds the objects with the help of vacuum motor. Vacuum mechanism works on the principle of Chameleon tongue. In order to acquire movement of Robotic arm as human sensitivity, Arduino programming is used. The usage of robots has been increasing gradually. Many industries and online marketers widely use robotic labour. This arm has its application in picking and placing objects of delicate and sensitive objects.

Key Words:

Degree of Freedom (DOF), Robotic Arm, CATIA, 3D Printing, Arduino.