Polar Robotics Interface Board
Location
Ada, Ohio
Start Date
3-12-2024 12:00 AM
End Date
3-12-2024 12:00 AM
Description
In robotic football, the internals of each robot must be durable, reliable, and flexible and require connections between various components, including motors, sensors, and control systems. However, maintaining these connections and components, through the brutal nature of robotic football itself, as well as through repairs and redesigns, poses a significant challenge. Given this, there is a need for a centralized, protected connection system that is adaptable and functional for years to come. This research project aims to design a circuit board that provides connection and protection for all necessary components in a robotic football robot. The design will centralize all connections while shielding components from overcurrent, overvoltage, and voltage glitching due to user error and physical impact. Furthermore, the design will focus on versatility and modularity, minimizing the need for significant modifications. By adding modularity into the design, individual components can be replaced or added without requiring a complete redesign of the system. This allows greater flexibility without excessive cost, ensuring that the system remains functional and relevant over time. By achieving this, the project seeks to provide a long-term, cost-effective solution for robotics teams, reducing component failure and the need for constant updates. This research will not only enhance the performance and longevity of the robot using various protection circuits, but also prevent irreparable damage that would cause the whole board to need to be replaced. The modular design will reduce maintenance costs and make it easier than ever to adapt. Ultimately, this project aims to create a scalable, adaptable, and protected system that serves as a model for future robotics designs, reducing maintenance needs and ensuring long-term sustainability and reliability.
Recommended Citation
Johnson, Nathan, "Polar Robotics Interface Board" (2024). College of Engineering Student Research Colloquium. 11.
https://digitalcommons.onu.edu/eng_student_research_colloquium/2024/Presentations/11
Polar Robotics Interface Board
Ada, Ohio
In robotic football, the internals of each robot must be durable, reliable, and flexible and require connections between various components, including motors, sensors, and control systems. However, maintaining these connections and components, through the brutal nature of robotic football itself, as well as through repairs and redesigns, poses a significant challenge. Given this, there is a need for a centralized, protected connection system that is adaptable and functional for years to come. This research project aims to design a circuit board that provides connection and protection for all necessary components in a robotic football robot. The design will centralize all connections while shielding components from overcurrent, overvoltage, and voltage glitching due to user error and physical impact. Furthermore, the design will focus on versatility and modularity, minimizing the need for significant modifications. By adding modularity into the design, individual components can be replaced or added without requiring a complete redesign of the system. This allows greater flexibility without excessive cost, ensuring that the system remains functional and relevant over time. By achieving this, the project seeks to provide a long-term, cost-effective solution for robotics teams, reducing component failure and the need for constant updates. This research will not only enhance the performance and longevity of the robot using various protection circuits, but also prevent irreparable damage that would cause the whole board to need to be replaced. The modular design will reduce maintenance costs and make it easier than ever to adapt. Ultimately, this project aims to create a scalable, adaptable, and protected system that serves as a model for future robotics designs, reducing maintenance needs and ensuring long-term sustainability and reliability.