IJSEA Volume 12 Issue 11

A Comprehensive Study on Optimized Mechanical and Kinematic Design for Holonomic Drive Rugby Ball Kicking and Passing Robots

Rutvik Mehenge, Niket Satoskar, Madhav Mokashi, Batta Soumith
10.7753/IJSEA1211.1008
keywords : Kinematic Analysis, Omnidirectional Drive, Passing Robot, Kicking Robot, Pneumatic, Arduino Mega 2560.

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This paper presents a detailed exposition of the hardware design and kinematic analysis of two specialized robotic systems, MR1 and MR2, engineered explicitly for the purpose of passing and kicking Rugby balls. Employing the advanced holonomic omnidirectional drive, both robots are meticulously scrutinized in terms of their kinematic characteristics. The passing robot is equipped with a pneumatic system, enabling it to precisely lift and pass rugby balls up to a designated distance of 2.5 meters. Conversely, the kicking robot employs a sophisticated motor-powered spring-loaded mechanism, generating a formidable force of 8.41 N. This force is adeptly harnessed to kick the rugby ball horizontally for a distance of 5 meters and vertically for 1.5 meters. The study delves into the intricacies of the electronic control system, encompassing motion planning and the meticulous orchestration of omnidirectional wheels. These wheels serve as the neural epicenter for the swift movements of the robots and are precisely controlled by Arduino Mega 2560 microcontroller boards integrated with EMS 30A H-Bridge drivers and motor controllers. The study provides a foundation for future research and development in the field of robotic sports technology, specifically in the realm of replicating human sports activities through robotic ingenuity.
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Title = "A Comprehensive Study on Optimized Mechanical and Kinematic Design for Holonomic Drive Rugby Ball Kicking and Passing Robots",
Journal ="International Journal of Science and Engineering Applications (IJSEA)",
Volume = "12",
Issue ="11",
Pages ="26 - 35",
Year = "2023",
Authors ="Rutvik Mehenge, Niket Satoskar, Madhav Mokashi, Batta Soumith"}