AUTONOMOUS ROBOTIC SYSTEM: POINT-TO-POINT MOBILE ROBOT

Autonomous robots are defined as robots which can perform desired tasks in
unstructured environments on their own without continuous human guidance. Different
robots can be autonomous in different ways. The main difference between these robots is
the task they have been programmed to do. This project is initiated for educational purpose
in order to increase awareness and enthusiasm among students regarding the autonomous
robotic system. The first task to ensure this project meet its objective is by doing extensive
literature reviews on the subject (autonomous robotic system). Based on the reviews, the
general structure and design block (consists of main system and sub-systems) can be
constructed. This is referred as the foundation for the project to start with. The scope of
study for this project is to focus on theoretical aspects of the system. It divided into several
scopes, which are electronics circuitry (for sensors and motors), Programmable Logic
Controller (PLC) programming, and some mechanical aspects regard to the physical parts
of the robot. These areas are vital in order to develop and implement the theoretical aspects
into a working prototype of autonomous robotic system. The project is planned to develop
based on the process flowchart approach where every detail of tasks from starting to the
end is shown in sequential order. The results on this project mainly present the selection
and implementation of prototype sub-systems like locomotion, navigation and control
system. The discussions are focus on process and problems occurred during the prototype
development. Finally, this project is about fulfilling its objective which primarily is to
deliver a working prototype of an autonomous robotic system with the ability to move
from one point to another in precise manner.