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Another Forking Robot a.k.a. AFR. Matt Silverman IMDL Summer 99. Why a Forklift. Wasted human resources Cheaper labor Simpler locating items. Physical Design. Platform Oval shape, two rear servos, front guide wheels IR emitters and detectors Forks Drawer slides Threaded rod.
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Another Forking Robota.k.a. AFR Matt Silverman IMDL Summer 99
Why a Forklift • Wasted human resources • Cheaper labor • Simpler locating items
Physical Design • Platform • Oval shape, two rear servos, front guide wheels • IR emitters and detectors • Forks • Drawer slides • Threaded rod
Forklift Specific Functions • Retractable Forks • Vertical movement • Horizontal movement • Location Scanning • Phototransistor with barcodes
Behaviors • Wall Following • Obstacle Avoidance • Barcode Scanning
Questions? THE END