Self Contained Egg Moving Device

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The project involves creating a self-contained device that can move 0.5 meters, pick up an egg, travel another meter, and drop the egg onto a 1.0-meter high platform before continuing to move. The creator is in the brainstorming phase and is considering using a pulley and falling mass for propulsion, while seeking unique suggestions. A key challenge is lifting the egg to the platform height, and the use of electronics is permitted but must adhere to unspecified guidelines. There is a question about the potential use of a battery-powered microcontroller for autonomy in the device. Overall, the discussion focuses on innovative ideas and technical considerations for building the egg-moving device.
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Homework Statement


I have a project for physics that requires me to construct a self-contained egg moving device. It must move itself 0.5m, then pick up an egg (in an egg cup holder), then move another meter and drop the egg off onto a platform 1.0m high, then continue moving after dropping it off.

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I don't actually HAVE to use any equations, I just have to build the device and explain it.

The Attempt at a Solution


I am still in the brain storming stage, and am just looking for helpful ideas before making a decision on what I'm going to build. For propulsion I'll probably just use some type of pulley and falling mass concept, if anyone has any unique suggestions, that would be cool. My main concern is taking the egg from the floor to the height of the platform. My professor said we are allowed to use electronics but they must be used "properly", with no further details. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for taking the time to try and help.
 
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Sounds like a robot type competition. Are you able to use a battery-powered microcontroller (uC) based mobile robot?
 
I should be able to. I don't know how to use one though.
 
Does the device need to possesses any degree of autonomy?
 

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