Another Forking Robot a.k.a. AFR
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Another Forking Robot a.k.a. AFR. Matt Silverman IMDL Summer 99. Why a Forklift. Wasted human resources Cheaper labor Simpler locating items. Physical Design. Platform Oval shape, two rear servos, front guide wheels IR emitters and detectors Forks Drawer slides Threaded rod.
Another Forking Robot a.k.a. AFR
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Another Forking Robota.k.a. AFR Matt Silverman IMDL Summer 99
Why a Forklift • Wasted human resources • Cheaper labor • Simpler locating items
Physical Design • Platform • Oval shape, two rear servos, front guide wheels • IR emitters and detectors • Forks • Drawer slides • Threaded rod
Forklift Specific Functions • Retractable Forks • Vertical movement • Horizontal movement • Location Scanning • Phototransistor with barcodes
Behaviors • Wall Following • Obstacle Avoidance • Barcode Scanning
Questions? THE END