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DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF VACUUM ROBOT
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ABSTRACT
The purpose of this project is to design and implement a Vacuum Robot.
Vacuum Robot is designed to make cleaning process become easier rather than by using
manual vacuum. The idea is basically by having the sensor to detect any object and send
the output to a PIC that will control the Vacuum Robot movement. By using Vacuum
Robot, user can just turn on the Vacuum Robot to clean without having to operate the
Vacuum. The methodology and scope of study are performed by doing literature reviews
and research on various sensors, motor, PIC, and the programming of the PIC. Vacuum
Robot will have several criteria that are efficient, organized and user-friendly, which
meets human needs.
INTRODUCTION
This chapter will explain about the objective, problem statement and scope of
the project.
Project Overview
Vacuum Robot is design to make cleaning process become easier for human task.
This project is a combination between software and hardware. The hardware of Vacuum
Robot consists of the microcontroller, the motor, the vacuum, the sensors, the power
distribution and also the chassis for the robot. Software MikroC and Proteus is used to
write the programming and simulate the circuit design.
Project Objective
The main objective of this project is to design and implement a vacuum robot
prototype by using Microcontroller PIC 16F877A. To achieve the goal of this project,
knowledge about sensor, control motor circuit, PIC circuit and compatible software need
to be determined. The project is aimed to meet the following objectives:
· To design and implement a working Vacuum Robot prototype;
· To make consistent floor cleaning process by using Vacuum Robot and;
· To produce user friendly Vacuum Robot.
Problem Statement
In fact, most of us usually using sweep for cleaning. From time to time
technology come up and need to upgrade for easier human task. In addition, most of the
people are working and they did not have enough time to clean.
Furthermore, most of the designations of vacuum robot in the market are
expensive and large in size. So it is difficult to clean anywhere, under beds, as well as
kitchen baseboards. Therefore, this project is built to be one of the advantages for human
to clean the floor within small period and more effective.
Scope of project
In order to complete this project, knowledge about hardware for example
microcontroller, sensor, motor, battery, relays, and compatible software such as MP
LAB and Proteus must be gained. Vacuum Robot is developed to make cleaning process
easier especially for working people. This vacuum robot is designed for specific area
such as under beds, as well as kitchen baseboards.
The scope of this project is divided in several phase which are mainly the
planning, research, material selection, constructing prototype and lastly testing the all
the integrated hardware that have been developed. The hardware involves designing the
mechanical parts and electrical parts of Vacuum Robot prototypes. The mechanical part
involves the chassis, the drive system, the sensor layout and the electrical part involves
in microcontroller, drive circuit and sensor interface.
LITERATURE REVIEW
presents the supporting information related to the project. Analysis and
research has been done to make sure there is no mistake during in selecting materials,
understanding the PIC configurations and to make sure the best possible decision are
made to implement this project.
First review from internet: Autonomous Vacuum Robot
This Autonomous Vacuum Robot developed during the 2000 Capstone Senior
Mechanical Design course at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and
Art. This robot with its accompanying software can vacuum a room by importing an
AutoCAD map of the room and its furniture. It has a ring of bump sensors for collision
detection and several infrared rangers for position determination.
Shaft encoders help the robot detect the distances it has traveled throughout the
room. A vacuum cleaner fitted with a custom nozzle allows it to pick up debris in its
path.