Robotics Workshop Currents 15th march 2008 EEE Department NIT Trichy
Developed By: Mayur Agarwal Prashant Agrawal Krishna Nand Gupta Hitesh Meghani
To Our Readers
We are glad to have had an opportunity to share our knowledge with interested robotics enthusiasts. In this book we have attempted to provide a brief compilation of our experiences in robotics (participating and winning in Technical Festivals all over the country), extending over last three years. The prospect of practically implementing engineering concepts is the hallmark of robotics. By reading the basics in this book you will gain a significant insight into various tools employed in shaping a robot. However to participate in technical festivals with ever changing problem statements you will be required to apply these basics concepts and come up with innovative algorithms and superior designs. Do not expect this book to be a panacea for all robotic problems, rather you will have to sit and work for hours to get a functioning robot. Transform each failure into a stepping stone instead of stumbling over it. We appreciate the beauty of diamond but little do we wonder how it became so bright? Its perseverance extending thousands of years transformed it into its present sparkling state. We encourage you to plunge further into the field of robotics with dedicated perseverance, make your own mistakes and gain valuable experience from them. ALL THE BEST
Your valuable suggestions and inquisitive doubts are welcome. You can contact us at
Mayur Agarwal (mayurmagic.nitt@gmail.com ) Krishna Nand Gupta (kng_sweet94@yahoo.com) Prashant Agarwal (pras_nitt@yahoo.co.in Hitesh Meghani (h.nittian@gmail.com ) )
Introduction
Sample Paths
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Figure 1: Basic Sample Arena
Figure 2: Sample Arena of Kurukshetra’08 (Anna University)
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