Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Some parts have been delivered, waiting on other parts to be delivered.
Laser cutting of robot parts is completed, just waiting on materials to arrive for assembly
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
All parts have been finalized and sent to purchasing.
Plywood had been acquired and laser cutting of robot parts is to begin
Design decisions regarding multi-arm tool joint and tool attachment mechanism are being discussed and finalized
Software goals have been laid out.
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Alex and Eric: Define system kinematics, forces & torques, and relative to absolute position.
Jackie: CAD Laryngoscope model to be 3D printed
Jackie & Daniel: Design U-joint, begin arm assembly
Daniel: CAD U-joint to be laser cut and assembled
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 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)
Prof. Gillett mentioned asking Prof. Delson about a manikin that we can use for testing, apparently that it is the one being used by our sponsor Dr. Suresh (4/6/17)
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Risks and Areas of Concern
Successful joint design
Inevitable software issues
Motor lead time
Receiving the rest of the parts needed for arm assembly in 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 has been updated
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Total Spent: $3139.88
Total Remaining: $1160.12
Progress on Report and Webpage
Report materials delegated as well as webpage responsibilities.