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ROBOTICS LAB SETUPS BROCHURE

Robots have an immense potential of utilization in India. And the present is witnessing a
wide application, and better still, a highly aggressive boom in their industrial use.

Considering this scenario, CSVTU, Bhilai has aptly included robotics lab for the eighth
semester curriculum of its mechanical engineering department. As a part of this norm, all
engineering colleges affiliated to CSVTU are required to maintain a robotics lab.

A standard robotics lab, in accordance with CSVTU, should facilitate an infrastructure to

conduct at least five out of the ten experiments prescribed by the curriculum of robotics lab
outlined by CSVTU.

Verve Technologies takes it as a gesture of great benevolence to offer the setup of robotics
lab for your institute in accordance with the curriculum of CSVTU.

Further, in this regard Verve Technologies offers to provide:

Experimental setups.
All necessary and accessory equipment.
Lab manuals.
Spares.
Service and Maintenance.
Training for staff.

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In accordance with CSVTU, the list of experiments to be performed under robotics lab
is:

1. To detect the sensor scanning system to overcome limitation of fixed sensors on various
robotic applications, ultrasonic sensor, laser range finders, infrared detectors and miniature.

2. To find the horizontal and vertical movement up to 180o in either direction.

3. To detect objects with infrared ray detector.

4. To determine object distance (3cm 300cm).

5. To detect distance (10cm to 80 cm) with infrared object detector.

6. To determine 5 Axis Robotic Arm movement and its degree of rotation.

7. To lift the object and place 100m away in various directions.

8. To find the gripper movement (0 to 50mm).

9. To study various Robotic Arm Configurations.

10. To study Pick and Place Robot.


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The experimental setups are hereby briefed in the same sequence as in the curriculum
of CSVTU.

EXPERIMENT No.1 (Sensor Scanning System )

Concept of the experiment: The experiment is based on use of sensor scanning and
mapping .i.e. processing of signals placed at some fixed places and making a map using the
processed data. In accordance with this map then forth, the robot can perform its task

Motive of the experiment: The motive of the experiment is to make the students familiar
with artificial intelligence and its applications. The experiment also brings forward the
observation of the circuit and program code used in the microcontroller to determine the
distance of the object. Students will also burn the program in the microcontroller in the
microcontroller chip.

Description of the setup: The setup for this experiment consists of a prototype workplace
or arena with various features and an arrangement for placement of sensors at different
places. Also included is the processing and commanding circuit and a robot to be used as an
actuator. Accessories and tools such as multi meter, screwdriver, datasheets, batteries,
chargers etc. shall be provided wherever needed.

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EXPERIMENT No.2 (Servo Motion Setup)

Concept of the experiment: The concept of this experiment lies in basic physics. A program
code can be made when RPM of given motors is given. Use of servo motor is suitable for a
motion which is restricted exactly at 180 degrees.

Motive of the experiment: The motive of the experiment is to introduce servo motors,
their method of use and application. The experiment also brings forward the observation of
the circuit and program code used in the microcontroller to perform the given task with
accuracy. Students will also burn the program in the microcontroller in the microcontroller
chip.

Description of the setup: The setup for this experiment consists of two servo motors
arranged in an order so as to give the actuator horizontal and vertical motion of 180 degrees..
Along with this a circuit is used which consists the ATmega16 microcontroller chip. Students
will burn the program in the chip and observe the output from the chip. Accessories and tools
such as multi meter, screwdriver, datasheets, batteries, chargers etc. shall be provided
wherever needed.

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EXPERIMENT No.3 and EXPERIMENT No.5 (IR Proximity Sensing Setup)

Concept of the experiment: The experiment is based on the physical properties of Infra Red
rays. Infra Red band belongs to a defined range of frequencies in the electromagnetic waves.
Infra Red waves are invisible but can be felt due to heat which they transfer when they fall on
any surface. An object in the proximity can be detected with the help of a set of IR
transmitter and receiver. If the rays emitted by a transmitter fall on the object and get
reflected towards the receiver, the receiver produces a signal which can be used to know the
presence of that object.

Motive of the experiment: The motive of the experiment is to introduce IR and its feasible
applications to the students. The experiment also brings forward the observation of variation
of range of IR Proximity sensors with respect to some input parameters.

Description of the setup: The setup for this experiment of proximity sensing consists of
two sets of IR transmitters and receivers so that two parallel readings can be taken and
averaged. The detection of an object is followed by glowing of an LED. Students will vary
the Resistance of the setup circuit and observe the range of sensors using the On-board scale.
Accessories and tools such as multi meter, screwdriver, datasheets, batteries, chargers etc.
shall be provided wherever needed.

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EXPERIMENT No.4 (Ultrasonic Distance Finder)

Concept of the experiment: The experiment is based on the physical properties of

Ultrasound waves. Ultrasound band belongs to a defined range of frequencies in the sound
waves. SONAR sensors use Ultrasonic sound waves. An object can be detected using
SONAR sensors. For a range of 3cm 300cm SONAR sensors are most appropriate option.
An object in the proximity can be detected with the help of a set of SONAR transmitter and
receiver. If the waves emitted by a transmitter fall on the object and get reflected towards the
receiver, the receiver produces a signal. The pulse width of this signal is used to know the
distance of that object from the sensors.

Motive of the experiment: The motive of the experiment is to introduce SONAR and its
feasible applications to the students. The experiment also brings forward the observation of
the circuit and program code used in the microcontroller to determine the distance of the
object. Students will also burn the program in the microcontroller in the microcontroller chip.

Description of the setup: The setup for this experiment of distance sensing consists of a
SONAR module which includes a transmitter and receiver. Along with this a circuit to
demodulate the pulse signal is used which consists the ATmega16 microcontroller chip.
Students will burn the program in the chip and observe the output from the chip. Accessories
and tools such as multi meter, screwdriver, datasheets, batteries, chargers etc. shall be
provided wherever needed.

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EXPERIMENT No.6 and EXPERIMENT No.10 - (5-Axis Robotic arm)

Concept of the experiment: The experiment is based on the axis of rotations and degree of
freedoms of the given mechanism. Also, in application are linkage mechanism and robotic
arm configuration.

Motive of the experiment: The motive of the experiment is to give a practical approach to
determination of axis of movement, axis transformation and degree of rotation.

Description of the setup: The setup for this experiment consists of a 5 axis robotic arm
with a foundation for the manipulator. The setup for this experiment consists of a working
prototype of an industrial manipulator which can be run to observe the versatility of use of
this configuration. A remote control to run the robot will be provided and the students will
have to make the connections, run the robot and observe it. Accessories and tools such as
multi meter, screwdriver, datasheets, batteries, chargers etc. shall be provided wherever
needed.

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EXPERIMENT No.7 and EXPERIMENT No.8 - (Computer Controlled Pick and Place
Robot)

Concept of the experiment: The concept of this experiment lies in basic physics. A program
code can be made when RPM of given motors and radius of wheels is given. The program
can be used to run the robot in any desired direction over any desired distance. sensors can be
used to detect the object which is to be lifted. The signal from sensors can be analyzed and
worked upon with the help of program of microcontroller chip.

Motive of the experiment: The motive of the experiment is to introduce the real world
application of robots and artificial intelligence. The experiment also brings forward the
observation of the circuit and program code used in the microcontroller to perform the given
task with accuracy. Students will also burn the program in the microcontroller in the
microcontroller chip.

Description of the setup: The setup for this experiment consists of a locomotion device
with differential turning mechanism using sensor and a gripper to clutch the object. Along
with this a circuit to demodulate the pulse signals is used which consists the ATmega16
microcontroller chip. Students will burn the program in the chip and observe the output from
the chip. Accessories and tools such as multi meter, screwdriver, datasheets, batteries,
chargers etc. shall be provided wherever needed.

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EXPERIMENT No.9 - To study various Robotic Arm Configurations.

Concept and motive of the experiment: This experiment is a study of different joint
configurations in robots which allow particular motions and restrict the rest. The
permutations and combinations of these joints namely prismatic joints, circular joints etc.
give the different robotic arm configurations.

Description of the setup: The setup for this experiment consists of static prototype of
various robotic arm configurations so that the students get to observe the domain of reach of
the configurations and the suitability for various uses.

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Hexcrawler:

The Hexcrawler developed by Verve Technologies is a six legged computer controlled robot.
It is a flagship example of high-tech robots being developed across the globe.

Below are some of the brief points to introduce the user to the Hexcrawler.

This robot has six legs.

Each leg has two degrees of freedom.
Each degree of freedom is controlled at the shaft of a servo motor.
Thus, this robot employs a total of 12 servo motors.
The commands to this robot are given via computer through using a software
interface.
The commands are converted into serial format in the servo driver circuit.
The circuit is capable of handling 16 servos (out of which only 12 are being used).

The Hexcrawler can be controlled either in-situ or by a precompiled program.

Contents of the Hexcrawler package:

Hexapod mechanical linkages and body

12 Servo motors
Control unit(circuit)
USB Cable
Battery
Battery charger
User manual
Software support CD.