Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
All parts have been finalized and sent to purchasing.
Plywood had been acquired and laser cutting of robot parts is to begin shortly
Design decisions regarding multi-arm tool joint and tool attachment mechanism are being discussed and finalized
Software goals have been laid out and we will begin working on them this week.
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Each person is aware of their immediate tasks
Parts have been purchased
Project scope has been more clearly defined
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Alex and Eric: Make progress on software task list we finalized with Mike
Specifically work on developing the kinematics of the system and implementing a simulation in MATLAB
Jackie and Daniel: Modify the CAD files and begin laser cutting the parts
Prepare for assembly when necessary parts arrive
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Mike laid out his concerns on the software side of things and discussed with us how to approach the problems (in person, 4/5/17)
We discussed joint designs with him and have a preliminary ideas for a U-joint that will need some testing (in person, 4/5/17)
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Dave said to get the website up and running and here we are :)
He also said to purchase all the parts as soon as possible (in person, 3/16/17)
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Expressed concerns regarding software scope and we have discussed this with Mike
Risks and Areas of Concern
Successful joint design
Inevitable software issues
Motor lead time
Resources or Information Required but not Available
N/A
Schedule
First milestones are: completion of two robot arms and completion of software task list
These should both take about two to four weeks
Gantt chart in process of being updated
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
$418.50 spent / $3881.50 remaining
Progress on Report and Webpage
We are discussing the delegation of report material and we have delegated webpage responsibilities