Searcher (In-Progress)
Searcher is an autonomous pick-and-place robot. This project is a self-designed independent study of mechanical, electrical, and software design. The hardware was manufactured using a 3D printer, 3-axis mill, and lathe. The electrical system was designed in KiCad and manufactured as a custom PCB. The software includes a laptop interfacing with a Raspberry Pi Pico over serial communication, ROS 2 controls, MoveIt 2 path planning, a custom Tkinter application for control and monitoring, and other smaller processes. Additional documentation will be provided as the project is finalized.
Robot Modeled in Fusion 360
Custom Servo Teeth Fusion 360 CNC Machining
Initial Teeth Manufacturing Test on 3-Axis Mill
MoveIt 2 Path Planning as Shown by RViz 2
ROS 2 Searcher Controller Launched in Terminal
In-Progress Searcher PCB Schematic in KiCad
Prototype Searcher Control Application