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CPSC 483 Senior Design

CPSC 483 Senior Design. Wireless Robot Control with a PDA. Quang Dang Matt Dean Ta-Chang Chao Brady Wied. Problem Background. Robot “brains” or embedded systems are expensive and usually require add-ons to accomplish wireless functionality.

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CPSC 483 Senior Design

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  1. CPSC 483 Senior Design Wireless Robot Control with a PDA Quang Dang Matt Dean Ta-Chang Chao Brady Wied

  2. Problem Background • Robot “brains” or embedded systems are expensive and usually require add-ons to accomplish wireless functionality. • The need to control and receive information from a robot with an established PDA device is not currently satisfied.

  3. Summary • Allows a handheld PDA to act as the brain for a robot with Bluetooth technology. • Allows operation in high frequency environments • Power efficient • Develop an API for future use in a variety of applications.

  4. Project Tasks • Test robot communication with a PC. • Develop high-level PDA application • Establish a robust robot communication API with the PDA. • Assemble PDA User Interface and Robot Communication API into a functional tool.

  5. Scheduling

  6. PERT Chart

  7. Item Description Cost PDA Side IPAQ 3975 PDA with integrated bluetooth $630 (including $30 shipping) Robot Side Bluetooth RS232 adapter Bluetooth Transceiver $200 Total: $830.00 Budget

  8. Why Bluetooth? • Bluetooth is designed especially for mobile devices. • Frequency hopping – operates in noisy environments. • Energy efficient – uses less power than an IEEE 802.11 solution. • Inexpensive – cheaper than 802.11 • Compatibility – modules readily available for PDA’s

  9. Choosing a Robot • Robot needs to be functional and allow for future development. • AmigoBot is the answer!

  10. Choosing a PDA • Palm – cheap, widespread use, Bluetooth expandable • Pocket PC – more expensive, more processing power and memory, integrated Bluetooth Both have established SDKs for software development

  11. Safety, Societal & Environmental Issues • Emergency stop button on PDA • Automatic shut down when out of control range • Emit only small amount of radiation • Beneficial to society • Does not cause interference with 802.11

  12. Q&A • Questions / Answers?

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