/learn/learning-center/stem-academy/b/blog/posts/rakshak-1-an-attempt-to-create-an-open-source-robotic-system-for-data-gathering-in-situations-hazardous-for-direct-access-by-humansRakshak-1: An attempt to create an open source system for data gathering in situations hazardous for directly accessing by humans. I thought of creating an open source system for data gathering in a hazardous situation not fit for directly acce...en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/learn/learning-center/stem-academy/b/blog/posts/rakshak-1-an-attempt-to-create-an-open-source-robotic-system-for-data-gathering-in-situations-hazardous-for-direct-access-by-humansWed, 30 Sep 2015 16:43:58 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:d4a6e165-05a0-4bc8-88fe-643e9d5c1002deepankarmaithani0<p>Would you all like to see the earlier iterations of this PROJECT? I have a few other ROBOTS to share <span>[View:/resized-image/__size/16x16/__key/commentfiles/f7d226abd59f475c9d224a79e3f0ec07-d4a6e165-05a0-4bc8-88fe-643e9d5c1002/8130.contentimage_5F00_1.png:16:16]</span></p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=546&AppID=134&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">https://community.element14.com/learn/learning-center/stem-academy/b/blog/posts/rakshak-1-an-attempt-to-create-an-open-source-robotic-system-for-data-gathering-in-situations-hazardous-for-direct-access-by-humansWed, 30 Sep 2015 04:49:34 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:d4a6e165-05a0-4bc8-88fe-643e9d5c1002ipv11<p>Nicely done. I like how you have iterated the design as it comes together. It was nice to see it zip around too like a caffeine driven bunny <span>[View:/resized-image/__size/16x16/__key/commentfiles/f7d226abd59f475c9d224a79e3f0ec07-d4a6e165-05a0-4bc8-88fe-643e9d5c1002/contentimage_5F00_3.png:16:16]</span></p><p>It might interest you to look into &quot;trapizoidal profiles&quot; -&nbsp; basically ramping up motors instead of full speed that causes jerks and power spikes in the system. </p><p>BTW I usually make version of the design and for my line, I up to Mark 83. Some have dies but most continue to roam the lab <span>[View:/resized-image/__size/16x16/__key/commentfiles/f7d226abd59f475c9d224a79e3f0ec07-d4a6e165-05a0-4bc8-88fe-643e9d5c1002/contentimage_5F00_3.png:16:16]</span></p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=546&AppID=134&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">https://community.element14.com/learn/learning-center/stem-academy/b/blog/posts/rakshak-1-an-attempt-to-create-an-open-source-robotic-system-for-data-gathering-in-situations-hazardous-for-direct-access-by-humansTue, 29 Sep 2015 19:43:41 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:d4a6e165-05a0-4bc8-88fe-643e9d5c1002DAB1<p>Very cool project.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I had seen some designs like this for stair climbing robots and they work quite well.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>One thing I would add to your display is battery usage/remaining charge value.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>You could just use a timer, but if you want to use these robots in times of crisis, the operator needs to know when to bring it back for new batteries or a recharge.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Great design though.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>DAB</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=546&AppID=134&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">https://community.element14.com/learn/learning-center/stem-academy/b/blog/posts/rakshak-1-an-attempt-to-create-an-open-source-robotic-system-for-data-gathering-in-situations-hazardous-for-direct-access-by-humansTue, 29 Sep 2015 14:04:08 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:d4a6e165-05a0-4bc8-88fe-643e9d5c1002balearicdynamics1<p>Great project Rakshak! I love it very much <span>[View:/resized-image/__size/16x16/__key/commentfiles/f7d226abd59f475c9d224a79e3f0ec07-d4a6e165-05a0-4bc8-88fe-643e9d5c1002/contentimage_5F00_1.png:16:16]</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>What kind of algorithm did you provided to manage the different movements? And, how much the human control is involved in the management of the moving while the robot meets different surfaces, terrains, steps etc?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Enrico</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=546&AppID=134&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">https://community.element14.com/learn/learning-center/stem-academy/b/blog/posts/rakshak-1-an-attempt-to-create-an-open-source-robotic-system-for-data-gathering-in-situations-hazardous-for-direct-access-by-humansTue, 29 Sep 2015 13:58:55 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:d4a6e165-05a0-4bc8-88fe-643e9d5c1002gadget.iom0<div><p>Nice work! Looking forward to details as they unfold. :)</p></div><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=546&AppID=134&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">https://community.element14.com/learn/learning-center/stem-academy/b/blog/posts/rakshak-1-an-attempt-to-create-an-open-source-robotic-system-for-data-gathering-in-situations-hazardous-for-direct-access-by-humansTue, 29 Sep 2015 13:33:48 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:d4a6e165-05a0-4bc8-88fe-643e9d5c1002kitfud1<p>Cool project. How did you create your GUI for the robot?</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=546&AppID=134&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">