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Manure Cleaner Robot

Manure Cleaner Robot. By: Marcus Ortuno & John Audlin. Problem. We have been tasked with the design and fabrication of a robotic prototype capable of maneuvering within a typical cow barn environment and relocating manure to a disposal area. Background.

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Manure Cleaner Robot

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  1. Manure Cleaner Robot By: Marcus Ortuno & John Audlin

  2. Problem We have been tasked with the design and fabrication of a robotic prototype capable of maneuvering within a typical cow barn environment and relocating manure to a disposal area.

  3. Background • 2 people are needed at the VTC farm during milking: one for doing the milking and the other for cleaning the area of manure. • A cow can produce ≈ 80-120 pounds of manure in one day. (80% water) • Poor hygiene increases risk of coliform mastitis and other health concerns. • Existing robotic solutions require the barn to be built around the robot

  4. Proposed Solution • Manure is stored in a small body, dumps frequently • Navigates “lawn mower style” • Uses Ultra-Sonic and Infrared Sensors

  5. System Diagram 0 1 5 2 4 3

  6. Key Specifications • Range Finder Sensor Specs • Short range: 20-150cm • Long range: 100-500cm • IR Thermometer • -40°C to 80°C • Robot Travel Speed • 1 to 4mph • Robot Dimensions • 5’ x 2’ x 2’

  7. Conveyor • Fist Design (conveyor belt) • Second Design( Double Chain) • Third and final(Single Box chain)

  8. Container/Storage • Max capacity is 4 gallons • Weight load ~ 32lb.

  9. SMBus Interface

  10. Management • Responsibilities • Software: John • Navigation (Marcus’ Assistance) • Motor Control • Sensor communication • Hardware: Marcus • Part Allocation • Part Manufacturing • Part Assembly (John’s Assistance) • Team • Web Documentation • Presentations

  11. Time Line and Milestones

  12. Budget

  13. Design Challenges • Software • Dump Routine • Sequential Passes • ‘Live’ Interference • Hardware • Dumping Mechanism • Turning/Maneuvering • Acquiring Conveyor Belt

  14. Questions?

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