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🛠️ Activity 1 – User vs Designer Perspective (Team 12)
No. | Functions from User Perspective | Functions from Designer Perspective |
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1 | Transport of Objects | Machine should be user friendly |
2 | Load carrying | Controlled vertical movement |
3 | Easy to operate | Crank mechanism with motorized actuation |
4 | Designing precise system for load lifting | |
5 | Choosing cost-effective materials for components | |
6 | Safety and error handling | |
7 | Payload management and stability | |
8 | Limit switches/sensor support |
🔧 Comparison of Cargo Handling Bots
Subfunctions | Scissor Jack Push Bot | Robot Arm Cart | Pallet Jack Bot | Roller Track Bot | Conveyor Belt |
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Power system | Battery-operated motor | Electric motor | Hydraulic system | Electric motor | Electric motor |
Control system | Microcontroller-based control (e.g., ESP32, Arduino) | Joystick and remote control | Manual lever-based control | Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) | Speed controller system |
Cargo handling | Scissor jack lift mechanism with crank push | Robotic arm with gripper | Hydraulic lifting jack | Motorized roller tracks | Continuous belt movement |
Sensor system | Ultrasonic sensors for obstacle detection | Proximity sensors for object alignment | Load sensors for weight management | Infrared sensors for tracking | Optical sensors for speed regulation |
Structure | Sturdy steel frame with adjustable forks | Compact frame with flexible arm | Reinforced structure with jack support | Aluminum frame with rollers | Lightweight yet durable conveyor frame |
Wiring & Connections | Organized wiring with waterproof casing | Flexible cable system for arm movement | Robust wiring with protective casing | Neatly arranged wiring for stability | Insulated wiring for belt operation |
Communication system | Wireless remote control for precision | Bluetooth or Wi-Fi module | Manual operation with minimal electronics | Wireless connectivity for monitoring | PLC-controlled communication |
🤖 Scissor Jack Lifting Bot - Functional Breakdown
SCISSOR JACK
- START DC MOTOR
- Rotate Horizontal Screw
- Expand Linkages
- Lift Platform with Load
- ADJUST HEIGHT
- REVERSE MOTOR TO LOWER
SLIDER-CRANK PUSH MECHANISM
- Activate Second DC Motor
- Crank Rotates and Converts to Linear Motion
- Push Object Off the Platform
- Return Crank to Start Position
- Stop Motor
- ENSURE LOAD STABILITY
INDICATION
- Load Placed
- Lift in Progress
- Push in Progress
- Lift/Push Done
CONTROL
- ESP32 (Programmed in Arduino IDE)
- Motor 1 Relay (Lifting)
- Motor 2 Relay (Pushing)
- 12V Adapter for Both Motors
- MAINTENANCE REMINDER
CASING/CONTROL PANEL
- POWER ON/OFF