DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF A WAREHOUSE STACKING ROBOT (INSPIRED BY SQUIDBOT)

Project Title

DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF A WAREHOUSE STACKING ROBOT (INSPIRED BY SQUIDBOT)

Project Area of Specialization RoboticsProject Summary

Design and development of warehouse stacking robot (inspired by squid bot) is a robot that can carry packages to different sections with different heights allowed and thus maintaining the warehouse effectively. The robot uses 2 viper motors with drivers to provide the necessary power. 2 NEMA 23 stepper motors with drivers are used to align the tires with the robot . The rail is designed according to the specifications so that the robot can operate with ease and deliver its objectives. The robot is programmed by Arduino mega. The main body of the robot is made of steel (gauge 18) so that it can carry itself and the additional weight without any unnecessary stress on the body. The rail is also made of the same material that is to be mounted on the wall. The package carrying the body of the robot is to be made of wood so that its weight doesn't imbalance the robot on the rail and its weight doesn't exceed too much.

Project Objectives

The objective of the project is :

1: To carry itself onto the rail effectively

2:  Line following compatible.

3: To traverse the rail horizontally

4: To traverse the rail vertically

5: To carry and additional weight of 5kg with itself.

Project Implementation Method

We are making a prototype for warehouse stacking. The implementation method for the making of the project is as follows;

We did extensive research based on the power requirements of the robot i.e. the type of motors that are used, the material that can withstand the weight of the robot and the weight of the package it is carrying, rail requirements (teeth size, width, material used).

Designing the robot and rail on solid works and performing the simulations to optimize our design, durability, deformations, and proper functioning of every part of the robot.

ANSYS analysis to check the stress distribution and the identification of weak links so that we can strengthen that part using a different type of material.

Programming the Arduino mega for line following command and the motor speed and power adjustments, synchronization of the railmotors with the stepper motors of the robot so that the robot can turn horizontally effectively and deliver the package to its spot.

Fabrication of the robot (hardware implementation) and final checking of the robot to check that all the parts are working smoothly and delivering the required results.

Benefits of the Project

The benefits of the project are:

1. Improved performance by using a warehouse stacking robot can improve productivity without affecting the quality.
2. the decrease in labor costs and increase the labor efficiency in a warehouse.
3. Reduction in the number of errors.
4. Better Use of Space.
5. The high initial investment for long-term effectiveness.
6. The easy user interface allows fewer labor constraints (can be used by anyone with a bit of training).

Technical Details of Final Deliverable

Technical details of the final deliverables include ensuring the robot does line following accordingly with the help of Arduino mega code, the robot should be able to align itself with the rail with the help of stepper motors to transverse vertically on the rail, the stepper motors attached to the rail should ensure the correct change in direction based on its step angle given on Arduino mega. The robot will also transverse back to the ground by using a similar approach when it goes up the rail. the robot will also carry an additional weight of 5 kg in the carrier for taking it to the required location

Final Deliverable of the Project Hardware SystemCore Industry TransportationOther IndustriesCore Technology RoboticsOther TechnologiesSustainable Development Goals Industry, Innovation and InfrastructureRequired Resources

Item Name	Type	No. of Units	Per Unit Cost (in Rs)	Total (in Rs)
			Total in (Rs)	77000
Viper motor	Equipment	2	2000	4000
Nema 23 Stepper Motor	Equipment	2	2000	4000
bearings	Equipment	2	1000	2000
sensors	Equipment	2	1200	2400
Viper Driver	Equipment	2	3000	6000
Nema 23 driver	Equipment	2	2000	4000
arduino mega	Equipment	2	3000	6000
steel sheet	Equipment	1	10000	10000
manufacturing	Equipment	1	20000	20000
viper coupler	Equipment	2	300	600
gears	Equipment	2	1000	2000
tyres	Equipment	4	500	2000
rails	Equipment	10	600	6000
stepper coupler	Equipment	2	500	1000
wires	Miscellaneous	10	50	500
wire connector	Miscellaneous	10	50	500
printing reports	Miscellaneous	10	500	5000
solder	Miscellaneous	1	500	500
soldering wire	Miscellaneous	2	250	500