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Abstract

This paper describes our work on high quality rapid prototyping. The focus is on techniques that produce prototypes of desired quality and yet do not take long to build. We present necessary information about methods of control, power, sensors, batteries, electronics, and more. We outline materials, methods, and tools. We also explain how to use servomotors, Lego, and electronics to achieve satisfying results. Figure 1 shows an example of the kind of project. With the right tools and materials, and with parts on hand, the omni wheel telerobot took less than half an hour from conception to completion. The Appendices provides detailed information, including the steps to construct the Palm Pilot Robot Kit.

Keywords

robotics fabrication, palm pilot robot kit, rapid prototyping

Notes

Text Reference

Greg Reshko, Matthew T. Mason, and Illah Nourbakhsh, "Rapid Prototyping of Small Robots," tech. report CMU-RI-TR-02-11, Robotics Institute, Carnegie Mellon University, March, 2002

BibTeX Reference

@techreport{Mason_2002_3951,
   author = "Greg Reshko and Matthew T. Mason and Illah Nourbakhsh",
   title = "Rapid Prototyping of Small Robots",
   booktitle = "",
   institution = "Robotics Institute",
   month = "March",
   year = "2002",
   number= "CMU-RI-TR-02-11",
   address= "Pittsburgh, PA",
}

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