Researching existing systems
Hi! I will be researching existing robotic systems that have been published online by identifying the type of robot, components and algorithms that the creator(s) have used to aid my project development. This is also to avoid completely copying everything that they have implemented within their projects and to allow myself to have a personal contribution to the project topic of having a robot play air hockey. For a more detailed analysis, please click here . Most projects documented on paper have used a Cartesian Robot controlled by 1-2 independent motors. Basic systems only uses 1 motor that moves along the y-axis of the robot, with the main goal of only saving the puck from going inside the robot's goal. Whereas, more sophisticated systems can save and hit the puck to the opponents side by having 2 motors that move in both x- and y-axis of the robot. Listed below are some links that used a Cartesian Robot: PDF: Autonomous Air Hockey - Chalmers University of Technology Yo...