NIAMH COLES - Robotic Finger
THE IDEA
A programmable articulate joint
The goal of this project is to design and create an articulatable 3 component device that mimics the motion of a human finger. The device will be designed from scratch, and should be programmed to be able to move through the range of motion that a finger can. This will be achieved using CAD, Arduino, and resin printing.
Joint Prototypes 1.21, 1.22, and 1.23 in a Solidoworks Assembly
GOALS
1. Mechanical
Met:
1.1. Three segments approximately equal in length and size to human bones
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1.2. Segments are connected to allow same range of motion as a human finger
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1.3. Mechanical "tendons" to hold and adjust position of device
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In Progress:
1.4. Device can hold weight of 5lb in bent/closed position
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1.5. Device can withstand the motion of opening and closing 1000+ times
2. Electrical
Met:
2.1. "Tendons" can be tightened and loosened via servos to adjust the position of the joints
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In Progress:
2.2. Battery length of 2+ hours of use
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2.3. Battery is easy to access and/or rechargeable
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2.4. Arduino programmed to control position of finger based on angle of joint
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TOOLS AND SOFTWARE
Hardware and Tools
-Resin Printer - Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra
-Resin(s) - Any-cubic Plant Based, Elegoo Plant Based
-Arduino UNO WiFi Rev.2
-Arduino Motor Shield Rev.3
-ECO POWER Digital Micro 12g Servo
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Software
- Arduino IDE 2.3.2
- Solidworks Premium
About Me
Howdy!
My name is Niamh Coles, I am a sophomore undergraduate student pursing a degree in Multidisciplinary Engineering Technology at Texas A&M. I have a passion for bionic prosthetics, and pursued this project as a way to express my creativity and further my knowledge of robotics.
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In my free time, I enjoy oil painting, crocheting, and cooking, as well as spending time with my cats and dog :)
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