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Robo-Assist
Robo-Assist
Project Overview
Project Overview
The Robo-Assist project is specifically designed to aid stay-at-home moms and single pregnant mothers who are at high risk and advised against activities involving bending and lifting. These restrictions are vital for the safety of both the mother and the unborn child, yet they make everyday tasks such as laundry, cleaning, and cooking challenging. Daily chores that require bending down or lifting, such as picking up toys, reaching for cooking utensils, or handling laundry, can pose significant risks. To address these issues, we propose the development of the 'Stretch Manipulator,' a component of Robo-Assist designed to assist in these everyday tasks. This advanced tool can be programmed to perform functions like picking up fallen items, tidying common areas, and managing laundry tasks, enabling safe and comfortable home management for our target users during the critical gestation period. Our engagement plan involves close collaboration with our target user group through feedback collection, usability testing, and continuous refinement of our design to ensure that Robo-Assist meets their real-world needs effectively.
The Robo-Assist project is specifically designed to aid stay-at-home moms and single pregnant mothers who are at high risk and advised against activities involving bending and lifting. These restrictions are vital for the safety of both the mother and the unborn child, yet they make everyday tasks such as laundry, cleaning, and cooking challenging. Daily chores that require bending down or lifting, such as picking up toys, reaching for cooking utensils, or handling laundry, can pose significant risks. To address these issues, we propose the development of the 'Stretch Manipulator,' a component of Robo-Assist designed to assist in these everyday tasks. This advanced tool can be programmed to perform functions like picking up fallen items, tidying common areas, and managing laundry tasks, enabling safe and comfortable home management for our target users during the critical gestation period. Our engagement plan involves close collaboration with our target user group through feedback collection, usability testing, and continuous refinement of our design to ensure that Robo-Assist meets their real-world needs effectively.
Project Milestone Videos
Our Robo-Assist project is chronicled through a series of milestone videos that demonstrate the key steps and developments made throughout the project's lifecycle. The first video focuses on the 'Navigation' aspect of Robo-Assist, showcasing the robot’s ability to autonomously navigate through a home environment. This includes safely maneuvering around obstacles, which is critical for ensuring the robot can operate effectively without supervision.
The second video highlights 'Aruco Marker Detection.' This feature allows Robo-Assist to identify specific objects and locations using visual markers. This capability is essential for the robot to recognize and interact with various items around the house, such as toys and the toy bin.
Following this, we demonstrate the 'Toy Pickup and Drop-off' functionality in the third video. Here, Robo-Assist is shown picking up toys from the floor and successfully placing them into a toy bin. This process involves precise manipulation skills to handle objects gently and accurately.
Highlights the ability to navigate the room, autonomously, using our software.
The final video synthesizes the entire project, illustrating how each component integrates to form a comprehensive system. This summary not only showcases the operational Robo-Assist but also discusses our process and the engineering challenges we overcame. It provides a behind-the-scenes look at the development of the Stretch Manipulator and other critical features, capturing the innovative spirit and technical expertise that propelled our project from concept to reality.
My Role:
My Role:
As the Team Manager and Lead Developer for the Robo-Assist project, I played a pivotal role in steering the project from its inception to completion. My responsibilities encompassed overseeing the entire development process, ensuring that each phase of the project aligned with our objectives and timelines. As the Lead Developer, I was intimately involved in all technical aspects of Robo-Assist, from the core algorithm development to the intricate system integration. Additionally, I specialized in the User Interface (UI) development, focusing on both the design and functionality aspects. This involved crafting a user-friendly interface that allowed seamless interaction between the users and the robot, ensuring that the technology was accessible and practical for our target user group. My role required a blend of technical expertise, leadership, and a deep understanding of user experience, making it crucial to the project’s success.
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