Introduction to Mechatronics MEAM 5100 at UPenn is a graduate-level course that provides an in-depth exploration of the integration of mechanical, electronic, and computer technologies. This course emphasizes the principles and applications of mechatronics, preparing students to design and implement intelligent systems and robotic solutions.
To the left you can see our final design for the final project in this class. The goal was to create a semi-autonomous car which detects objects emitting IR signals, and autonomously avoid walls / navigate on its own towards destinations we set. For XY location tracking we used a Vive "Lighthouse" provided by the class. To construct the design we opted for 2 driving wheels (at the front) and a caster ball at the back to stabilize the car. We are using an ESP32-S2 to control and program the car via WiFi, time of flight (TOF) sensors for object/wall detecting, 1200 RPM motors and drivers, a large rechargeable Li-Po battery and 2 orange wheels. Some of the control we use in our software includes PID control and sensor adjustment. See the Final Project Report below for more information.
Bottom layer of the car
Videos of Functionality
Wall-Following
Locating Police Car
Custom Wheel Mount Testing
Bloopers