Embedded systems Ph:7842522786 9948887244 An Energy Efficient Knee Locking Mechanism For a Dynamically Walking Robot

Introduction:

2013

Robotics is the branch of technology that deals with the design, construction, operation, structural disposition, manufacture and application of robots and computer systems for their control, sensory feedback, and information processing. These technologies deal with automated machines that can take the place of humans, in hazardous or manufacturing processes, or simply just resemble humans. Many of today's robots are inspired by nature contributing to the field of bio-inspired robotics. The concept and creation of machines that could operate autonomously dates back to classical times, but research into the functionality and potential uses of robots did not grow substantially until the 20th century. Throughout history, robotics has been often seen to mimic human behavior, and often manage tasks in a similar fashion. Today, robotics is a rapidly growing field, as we continue to research, design, and build new robots that serve various practical purposes, whether domestically, commercially, or militarily. Many robots do jobs that are hazardous to people such as defusing bombs, exploring shipwrecks, and mines.

The Existing System:

In earlier systems, wheeled vehicles robots are used. Wheeled vehicles have several limitations on rough and uneven surface. So in order to rectify this, we go for the new walking robot.

The Proposed System:

The aim was to create walking robot which is more attractive than wheeled machines and its programming offers interesting problems to solve not only on the higher level of autonomous operation but also on the low level of microcontroller programming - which is useful for people who want to learn how to program microcontrollers and have some fun along the way. The building cost should be very low, and thats why design with servos is used. In this work, we present the design and the implementation of an innovative walking robot. The mechanism consists of motors and gears, the skesystems@gmail.com Vijayawada Hyderabad Page 1

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motors were controlled through relays from microcontroller. The microcontroller gets command from PC through serial port. The walking robot is used in various applications in which wheeled robots cannot possible do the tasks.

Block Diagram:

Power Supply

PC Driver Circuit Driver Circuit Driver Circuit LCD AT89C51 Microcontroller Driver Circuit Walking Robot Mechanism

Max232

skesystems@gmail.com

Vijayawada

Hyderabad

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Hardware Requirements:

AT89C51 Microcontroller with Power Supply. Driver Circuit. PC Max232 LCD Walking Robot Mechanism

Software Requirements:

Keil C compiler. Embedded C.

skesystems@gmail.com

Vijayawada

Hyderabad

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