Mechatronics Project: Get Help on Robotic Arm Design

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the design and development of a prosthetic robotic arm as part of a mechatronics project. Participants explore various aspects including electrical and mechanical requirements, dimensions, and the feasibility of the project.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks references and information on the electrical and mechanical requirements for designing a prosthetic robotic arm.
  • Another participant suggests that the project may be too ambitious for a single student and recommends reducing its scope.
  • A participant mentions their team's plan to use 14 pins connected to amplifiers to classify voltage for controlling the arm's motion, indicating a need for research on dimensions and design principles.
  • One participant expresses concern about the project's complexity, comparing it to the DARPA robotic arm, which required significant resources and expertise to develop.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the feasibility of the project, with some suggesting it may be too complex for a single student while others are actively pursuing the design with a team.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations regarding the assumptions about the project's scope and the technical challenges involved in creating a prosthetic arm. The discussion does not resolve these complexities.

Who May Find This Useful

Students and professionals interested in mechatronics, robotics, and prosthetic design may find this discussion relevant.

Abdallah haj
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I'm a mechatronics student, and for my grad project i would like to create a prosthetic robotic arm and I would like to get some back up on the subject maybe some reference. please link anything suitable, I really would appreciate information about electrical requirements, mechanical requirements, dimensions, etc.

looking forward for your replies ^^
 
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Such a project would be a large undertaking for an entire professional engineering team, let alone a single student. I would recommend reducing the scope of your project before continuing.
 
I have already started with a team. We have a basic idea for the project. We are going to connect 14 pins to the head connected to Amplifiers, the voltage produced will be classified into a certain motion in the arm, the classifier is going to be connected to motors controlling the motion of the hand. However we need actual research so we can base our design on, for example the dimension of the hand and how they create a prosthetic arm, etc.
 
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