This innovative project is aimed at developing a soft-body robot which can track a specified target. The students are expected to identify, model and develop the required dynamics of the robot so that it includes adequate degrees of freedom (DoF) to perform the designated tracking functions. The project is flexible and the students can select a target of their choice, although accuracy of the developed system to should be measured and validated.

Scope:

Student 1: Model, design and fabrication of a suitable soft actuator to which has sufficient DoF to perform object tracking functions

Student 2: Implement proper sensing methods and control system for actuator movement and the tracking system

Prerequisites: One student with good understanding and skills in dynamics, CAD modelling and fabrication skills, one student with sound knowledge in control systems, programming and object tracking methodologies.