Abstract:
The joystick based control mechanism provides a dynamic control for a differential
drive robot. Project’s novelty lies in the achievement of a full 360-degree of freedom
in movement. This robot is featured to be used with an inexpensive joystick while also
permitting for a secondary or keyboard mode of control to be implemented. With the
new innovations in technology, machines and robots have to be made autonomous.
The use of complex industrial manipulators requires highly skilled people. Hence to
cut down the cost of manpower, such systems can be employed in the industry where
machinery is interfaced with the computers. The robots at car assembly line,
palletizing, product inspection, and testing shall execute the commands by a gentle
press of a keyboard button. The project is a prototype for easy operation of such heavy
industrial automation systems.
