TELE-OPERATED ROBOT USING VC PROGRAMMING PROTOCOL

This project deals with a development of a tele-operated robot that utilizes I C bus as
the main communication medium. The development stages are comprised of structure
and mechanism construction, electronic circuit development and programming
algorithms generation. The tele-operated robot functions as a transporter. It has the
ability to transport objects from one location to another. This is done by the
mechanism part that includes the gripper and the lifter part. The function of the
gripper part is to grip or release desired objects. The lifter part on the other hand, lifts
the gripped object to a desired height. This makes the tele-operated robot a versatile
transportermedium that can be used in many industries such as to transport hazardous
chemical waste and to place objects of interest at a shelf in hypermarkets. The
communication between micro-controllers that controls the robot operation utilizes
the I C bus. This bus is categorized under the serial bus. Serial bus is chosen as the
maincommunication linkdueto its capability of reduces circuit complexity and eases
system modifications when needed. In conclusion, the tele-operated robot is best
implemented with I2C bus as the communication medium between micro-controllers
that control the robot's movement but not practical for the remote control
communication medium to the robot. This is due to the fact that a robot is usually
controlled from a far distance where else I2C bus has alimited length ofbus. Wireless
communication such as blue-tooth, infra red and web based control are better suited
for this purpose.