Cartesian Pick and Place Robot

Objective

This project aims at the design and development of a robot that can be used for pick and place applications. Many options were surveyed and the Cartesian robot was found to be the most suitable. This type of robot when developed with higher quality components, can also deliver accuracy in microns, which is crucial in many industries. This project also dives into the computer vision-based approach of programming the robot. This will help in the automation of processes that will be required where human interaction is not possible. The project uses Python for image processing. Few failure detection techniques have also been researched in this project.

Problem statement - “To design and develop a robot which is capable of performing pick and place operation by harnessing the power of image processing.”

Comparison for selection of robot type

Components Used

• Leadscrews

• RaspberryPi

• Webcam

• Pulley and belt

• L298 Stepper motor driver

• NEMA 17 Stepper motors

• Guide rails

• Linear bearings

• End guide rail supports

• Stepper motor brackets

CAD Model

Video Explaining the Image processing code

Project Report