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When considering automated deliveries using robots, there are two main issues. First off, navigating tight spaces like corridors can be difficult for bulky, four wheeled delivery robots. A self-balancing robot can drive with just 2 wheels and therefore be built more compact allowing it to move in more complicated environments. Additionally, a problem current delivery robots face is the risk of tipping over, getting them suck. A human has to intervene in order to put them back on track. A self-balancing robot can keep itself from tipping and be more autonomous. | When considering automated deliveries using robots, there are two main issues. First off, navigating tight spaces like corridors can be difficult for bulky, four wheeled delivery robots. A self-balancing robot can drive with just 2 wheels and therefore be built more compact allowing it to move in more complicated environments. Additionally, a problem current delivery robots face is the risk of tipping over, getting them suck. A human has to intervene in order to put them back on track. A self-balancing robot can keep itself from tipping and be more autonomous. | ||
'''Objectives:''' | |||
*Design robot capable of holding/handling a small package | |||
* | *Robot should be able to balance itself on two wheels | ||
* Robot should be able to | *Robot should be able to deliver packages by being able to move in different directions | ||
* | *Make robot look a bit human (?) | ||
==Target Group== | |||
'''''Who Are the Users?''''' | |||
Primary Users: | Primary Users: | ||
* Package delivery companies: would reduce cost of deliveries and allow delivery robots to complete more complicated deliveries | *Package delivery companies: would reduce cost of deliveries and allow delivery robots to complete more complicated deliveries | ||
* Customers ordering packages: would benefit from automated deliveries | *Customers ordering packages: would benefit from automated deliveries | ||
* Stores or warehouses: could move around packages/items | *Stores or warehouses: could move around packages/items | ||
Secondary Users: | Secondary Users: | ||
* Pedestrians: robot must consider other people when moving | *Pedestrians: robot must consider other people when moving | ||
'''''What Do They Require?''''' | |||
Package delivery companies: Move around without falling over or dropping package, sensor that detects objects to not bump into them, move in tight spaces. | Package delivery companies: Move around without falling over or dropping package, sensor that detects objects to not bump into them, move in tight spaces. | ||
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Pedestrians: Robot should avoid people and pedestrians should not be too bothered by the robot | Pedestrians: Robot should avoid people and pedestrians should not be too bothered by the robot | ||
== Literature Research == | == Literature Research== | ||
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Revision as of 17:20, 16 February 2025
Self Balancing Delivery Robot
Members
| Name | Student Number | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Bas Gerrits | 1747371 | B |
| Jada van der Heijden | 1756710 | BPT |
| Dylan Jansen | 1485423 | B |
| Elena Jansen | 1803654 | B |
| Sem Janssen | 1747290 | B |
Approach, milestones and deliverables
Problem statement and objectives
Problem Statement
When considering automated deliveries using robots, there are two main issues. First off, navigating tight spaces like corridors can be difficult for bulky, four wheeled delivery robots. A self-balancing robot can drive with just 2 wheels and therefore be built more compact allowing it to move in more complicated environments. Additionally, a problem current delivery robots face is the risk of tipping over, getting them suck. A human has to intervene in order to put them back on track. A self-balancing robot can keep itself from tipping and be more autonomous.
Objectives:
- Design robot capable of holding/handling a small package
- Robot should be able to balance itself on two wheels
- Robot should be able to deliver packages by being able to move in different directions
- Make robot look a bit human (?)
Target Group
Who Are the Users?
Primary Users:
- Package delivery companies: would reduce cost of deliveries and allow delivery robots to complete more complicated deliveries
- Customers ordering packages: would benefit from automated deliveries
- Stores or warehouses: could move around packages/items
Secondary Users:
- Pedestrians: robot must consider other people when moving
What Do They Require?
Package delivery companies: Move around without falling over or dropping package, sensor that detects objects to not bump into them, move in tight spaces.
Customers: Undamaged package, schedule deliveries more conveniently, robots can be more appealing if it appears humanlike
Stores or warehouses: Navigate store aisles, smooth and stable movement
Pedestrians: Robot should avoid people and pedestrians should not be too bothered by the robot