Mini-Golf Robot
Technical 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 Alumnimum alloy clubhead, Hexcel AS4C carbon fiber shaft
Following the ASME design challenge guidelines, this golf robot was designed to climb over obstacles and shoot golf balls. Using Solidworks, the robot was optimized for strength, stability, and low mass. Simulations were conducted within Solidworks to analyze chipping dynamics, including launch angles and velocity. Key design decisions were informed by a morphological chart and mechanical analyses.
This project showcases the potential of robotics in sports and entertainment, while serving as a platform for exploring navigation algorithms and real-time decision-making in autonomous systems.
Project Gallery
Morphological chart used to generate concepts for different types of striking mechanisms
Full overview of the robot, modeled using Solidworks and optimized for strength and stability at low mass
Determination of the robot's maximum climb angle based on positioning its center of mass over the desired fulcrum
Solidworks simulation of the chipping dynamics, enabling launch angle and velocity calculations