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CAD ⋆ Mechanism Design
Mini-Golf Robot
Fig. 01 ⋆ Exploded assembly
◦ Specifications
- CAD tools
- SOLIDWORKS simulation, FEA impact analysis.
- Hardware
- Servo-driven chipping and putting mechanism, brushless DC motor driven continuous-track wheels.
- Materials
- Lightweight oakwood frame, 1060 aluminum alloy clubhead, Hexcel AS4C carbon-fiber shaft.
◦ Project
Following the ASME design challenge guidelines, this golf robot was designed to climb over obstacles and shoot golf balls. In SOLIDWORKS, the robot was optimized for strength, stability, and low mass. Simulations were run to analyze chipping dynamics — launch angles and velocity — and key design decisions were informed by a morphological chart and mechanical analyses.
The project showcases the potential of robotics in sports and entertainment, and serves as a platform for exploring navigation algorithms and real-time decision-making in autonomous systems.
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Fig. 01
Morphological chart used to generate concepts for different striking mechanisms.
Fig. 02
Full overview of the robot in SOLIDWORKS — optimized for strength and stability at low mass.
Fig. 03
Maximum climb angle derived from the center-of-mass position over the desired fulcrum.
Fig. 04
SOLIDWORKS simulation of chipping dynamics — launch angle and velocity calculations.