BatmobotAnthony IncardonaIMDL Spring 2012Dr. A. Antonio ArroyoDr. Eric M. Schwartz

Purpose of Robot• To elevate itself off the ground and

gain a better vantage point• Add another dimension for the robot

to maneuverablity• Be Batman’s Droid

The Process• Sense a pole above itself• Aim and shoot a steel brick above the

pole with a sting attached • Using an Electromagnet find and lock

onto to the brick• Reel back in the rope so that it will

start to elevate itself

Sensors• Sonar Range Finder• Bump sensors• IR Distance Sensors• Electromagnet• IR Transmitter and Receiver

Actuation

• Servos•Aim Crossbow•Shoot Crossbow•Guide Rope

• Motors•2 ream motors for maneuverability•One 250 Kg/cm torque motor to pull up Batmobot

Problems Encountered

• Mechanical aspects such as choosing the proper parts

• Finding the steel brick once it was shot over the bar

• Shooting the Crossbow• Pulling up the Robot

Questions?