Background Research for Design Project
Read the following sections thoroughly, as the information
presented will help you make logical decisions during the design and analysis
process for the project. You are not limited
to only the information presented here; if you desire more knowledge on
these topics, refer to other sources such as the internet, library, former
students, course TAs or the course instructor.
0. Before you begin researching
1. Brief Intro
to Robotics (video)
6. Steering
9. Bucket / ball lifting mechanisms / manipulators
10. Ball hoppers
11. Ball sorting mechanisms/strategies
12. Ball dispending mechanisms/strategies
13. Gears/gearing
14. Materials / material selection
17. EML2322L design flow chart (pdf illustrating the correlation between the design process and course project)