Robotics Project Documentation and Assessment

This document outlines a completed robotics project, focusing on the design, development, and implementation of a hammering robot. It is structured as a professional engineering assessment, detailing three Career Episodes (CEs) that demonstrate various competency elements (PE1.1 to PE3.6). Each CE provides specific examples of how the project addressed real-world engineering challenges and showcased the applicant's skills in areas like problem-solving, teamwork, and communication.

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER
Summary Statement
These are the competency Units and Elements.
Competency Element A brief summary of how you have
applied the element
Paragraph number in
the career episode(s)
where the element is
addressed
PE1 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE
PE1.1 Comprehensive, theory-
based understanding of the
underpinning natural and
physical sciences and the
engineering fundamentals
applicable to the engineering
discipline
I considered piping as a point of
concern and proposed to develop a
robot that can be driven inside the
pipes and allows the individual to
inspect them and identify if there is
any issue
I had to analyse the literature
available on the internet database for
analysing the current practices and
previous approaches driven by other
researchers for the development of
similar machine
I proposed an automated system that
will be helpful in evenly distributing
the sand on the cast material and
eliminate the defects in casting
Career Episode 1: CE
1.2.1, CE 1.3.1 and CE
1.3.2
Career Episode 2: CE
2.3.1 and CE 2.3.3
Career Episode 3: CE
3.2.1, CE 3.3.1 and CE
3.3.2
PE1.2 Conceptual understanding
of the mathematics, numerical
analysis, statistics and computer
and information sciences which
underpin the engineering
I proposed the plan and commented
that flexibility and assembly of its
component must only be done after
executing the mathematical
Career Episode 1: CE
1.3.1

discipline
calculations
I identified that the development of
the torque that is capable enough for
reshaping the work pieces and should
be similar to that is produced by the
human efforts and labour
I analysed that approximately 10% of
the castings are being rejected within
the industries due to human errors
and uneven distribution of the sands
during casting
Career Episode 2: CE
2.3.2, CE 2.3.3 and CE
2.3.4
Career Episode 3: CE
3.3.2
PE1.3 In-depth understanding of
specialist bodies of knowledge
within the engineering discipline
I also calculated the power
requirements considering 0.8 as
coefficient of friction as that of the
PVC and rubber ranges between 0.5 –
0.7, and rubber and concrete ranges
between 0.6 – 0.85
I used alloy of bronze and iron rather
than the common iron for bedding the
platform of striking the work pieces
that was capable of holding the
enough load after hammer strike on
the work piece
I selected the idea of fabricating the
“PNEUMATIC RAMMER” that can
be operated pneumatically those will
be applicable in evenly distributing
the sand packaging during moulding
Career Episode 1: CE
1.3.2
Career Episode 2: CE
2.3.1, CE 2.3.4, CE 2.2.5
and CE 2.4.2
Career Episode 3: CE
3.3.1, CE 3.3.3
PE1.4 Discernment of knowledge
development and research
I managed the entire project
operational activities through
Career Episode 1: CE
1.2.5, CE 1.3.1 and CE

directions within the engineering
discipline
continuous monitoring the
deliverables including roles and
responsibilities of my team mates
I used simple and cost effective
products for the proposed project that
is capable of delivering the same
output without altering the standard
and quality of the production
I considered the moulding industry as
my next target and analysed the ways
through which the present scenario
can be enhanced for much better
productivity
1.4.2
Career Episode 2: CE
2.3.2, CE 2.3.4 and CE
2.4.1
Career Episode 3: CE
3.3.2, CE 3.3.3 and CE
3.4.1
PE1.5 Knowledge of contextual
factors impacting the engineering
discipline
I had to propose the design
calculation that is efficient and
suitable as per the purpose being
proposed and assemble the robot
considering the lighter and strong
materials those could enhance the
efficiency of the robot while moving
inside the pipes
I executed the literature analysis for
the identification of the practices and
ways in which earlier practices had
been driven for considering the
accomplishment of such project
I developed a communication plan
that allows every individual to
communicate on the related topics
and raise if there is any concern, and
Career Episode 1: CE
1.2.1, CE 1.2.2,
Career Episode 2: CE
2.2.1, CE 2.2.2
Career Episode 3: CE
3.2.1, CE 3.2.3

others had to propose certain
solutions and every individual had to
agree on the proposed solution
PE1.6 Understanding of the scope,
principles, norms, accountabilities
and bounds of contemporary
engineering practice in the
specific discipline
I had to execute the mathematical
calculations based on he identified
dimensions and develop the model of
the robot that is compatible within
these dimensions and can be operated
in efficient and effective manner
I incorporated the DC motor within
the hammering model that is
associated with a lever and pulley
connected via belt allowing the
hammering process to be executed
whenever the motor started
I designed the pneumatic cylinder and
the solenoid valve after calculating
every parameter and assured that the
valve and pistons are exactly fitting
with each other and there are not any
gaps
Career Episode 1: CE
1.2.3, CE 1.3.3, CE 1.3.4
and CE 1.3.2
Career Episode 2: CE
2.2.3, CE 2.3.1 and CE
2.3.2
Career Episode 3: CE
3.2.3, CE 3.3.1 and CE
3.3.2
PE2 ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY
PE2.1 Application of established
engineering methods to complex
engineering problem solving
I calculated the mathematical
dimensions and types of material
necessary for the execution of the
project
I implemented my general electrical
knowledge and core mechanical
engineering skills for the
development of the system that can
be helpful in accomplishing the
Career Episode 1: CE
1.2.4, CE 1.3.1 and CE
1.4.2
Career Episode 2: CE
2.3.3, CE 2.3.4 and CE

hammering related activities within
the industries without any additional
human effort
I developed an automatic Pneumatic
Ramming machine that will allow the
industries to evenly distribute the
sand over the casting materials for
molding the respective product and
assure that there is not any defects in
the produced product
2.4.1, CE 2.4.2
Career Episode 3: CE
3.3.1, CE 3.3.2 and CE
3.4.2
PE2.2 Fluent application of
engineering techniques, tools and
resources
I identified that the shape of the robot
will be the most crucial phase for this
project as per the collected data
suggesting the different angles of the
pipes and their length
I assembled a large pulley with the
DC motor implemented within the
entire system in a manner that it can
efficiently transfer the power and
produce enough torque that can lead
to reshaping the work pieces
I assumed that the developed system
should be capable of fulfilling the
operational activities of the small and
large industries
Career Episode 1: CE
1.3.3, CE 1.3.2 and CE
1.3.1
Career Episode 2: CE
2.3.1, CE 2.3.2 and CE
2.3.3
Career Episode 3: CE
3.3.1, CE 3.3.2 and CE
3.3.3
PE2.3 Application of systematic
engineering synthesis and design
processes
I used lightweight materials those are
strong enough to be capable of
moving the rod and camera for the
visual presentations
I connected the shaft with the large
Career Episode 1: CE
1.2.3, CE 1.3.1 and CE
1.3.2

pulley in manner to be applicable for
achieving enough lateral motion that
can alternatively result in efficient
spinning of the shaft for retaining the
continuous torque while hammering
the work piece
I identified that the piston and valve
are not being fitted as the piston was
not stable
Career Episode 2: CE
2.3.3 and CE 2.3.4
Career Episode 3: CE
3.2.5
PE2.4 Application of systematic
approaches to the conduct and
management of engineering
projects
I considered the diameter of the pipes
for the primary project to be 200 to
260 mm
I connected the other end of the
hammer to the rod attached to the
shaft with the help of the mid
swinging arrangement that was
helpful in accomplishing the desired
hammer motion that can produce
enough torque to be operated within
the industries
I executed the above mentioned
calculation and kept a difference
of .02mm around the diameter of the
piston that allows lathe fitting for the
rods
Career Episode 1: CE
1.3.1 and CE 1.3.2
Career Episode 2: CE
2.2.3, CE 2.3.1, CE 2.3.2
and CE 2.3.3
Career Episode 3: CE
3.3.1 and CE 3.3.2
PE3 ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY
PE3.1 Ethical conduct and
professional accountability
I managed the entire project
operational activities through
continuous monitoring the
deliverables including roles and
responsibilities of my team mates
Career Episode 1: CE
1.2.3, CE 1.3.3 and CE
1.4.1

I was a part of the team in which I
had to accomplish my sector of job as
assigned by the project leader and
assure that I accomplish my roles and
responsibilities in an efficient and
effective manner
I kept the project of portable size that
can be transferred without any
difficulties and can be easily fit
within the small or large industries
Career Episode 2: CE
2.2.3, CE 2.3.5 and CE
2.4.2
Career Episode 3: CE
3.3.3, CE 3.4
PE3.2 Effective oral and written
communication in professional
and lay domains
I had to propose the design
calculation that is efficient and
suitable as per the purpose being
proposed and assemble the robot
considering the lighter and strong
materials those could enhance the
efficiency of the robot while moving
inside the pipes
I developed the design, assembled the
products and executed the
mathematical calculation for the
develop system in manner to relate
the hammer length, weight, and
torque being produced by the motor
. I managed the designing and
calculation of the developed design
that was helpful in leading the project
successfully. The idea was proposed
by me however; the entire team was
responsible for the successful
Career Episode 1: CE
1.2.3, CE 1.3.3 and CE
1.4.1
Career Episode 2: CE
2.2.3, CE 2.3.5 and CE
2.4.2
Career Episode 3: CE
3.3.3, CE 3.4

delivery of the project
PE3.3 Creative innovative and
proactive demeanour
I managed to monitor the entire
growth and development of the
project that was helpful in
developing the final project that
can be beneficial for the entire
group
I developed a successful model
that can be utilized by the forging
industries for hammering the work
pieces and shaping them as per the
need of the industry
I used the pneumatic cylinder as
described in the above picture that
has the following technical details:
Size: ¼”
Pressure: 0 to 10 kg / cm2
Media: Air
Career Episode 1: CE
1.3, CE 1.4 and CE 1.4.2
Career Episode 2: CE
2.3.5, CE 2.4, CE 2.2.5
and CE 2.4.2
Career Episode 3: CE
3.2, CE 3.3
PE3.4 Professional use and
management of information
I had to assure that every team
member effectively and efficiently
deliver the project without being
diverted on any operation and deliver
the entire project within the estimated
timeline and budget
I developed the model and assembled
all of the parts considering the output
of the torque and force being
generated by the hammer for
hammering the work piece
Career Episode 1: CE
1.2.3, CE 1.2.5, CE 1.4.2
Career Episode 2: CE
2.2.3, CE 2.2.5, CE 2.4.2
Career Episode 3: CE

3.2.3, CE 3.2.5, CE 3.4.2
PE3.5 Orderly management of
self, and professional conduct
I took the responsibility of the
material selection and assembling
them for the development of the robot
I developed a successful model that
can be utilized within the industries
for hammering the work piece and
accomplishing the desired output in
an efficient and effective manner and
enhancing the overall performance of
the industries
I took the responsibility of designing
and calculations those were one of the
crucial section for the entire project
delivery and tried to manage them in
an efficient and effective manner
Career Episode 1: CE
1.4.1, CE 1.3.1 and CE
1.3.2
Career Episode 2: CE
2.4.2, CE 2.3.2, CE 2.3.3
and CE 2.3.4
Career Episode 3: CE
3.4.2, CE 3.3.1 and CE
3.3.2
PE3.6 Effective team membership
and team leadership
I have always interest in the
mathematical calculations and hence,
second responsibility was to propose
the calculations that will led the team
members to manage the model and
shape of the robot
I contributed in designing the model
of the project that is best suited for
automating the hammering process in
forging industries and accomplishing
the same operational activity without
altering the output and production
I successfully developed the machine
Career Episode 1: CE
1.4.1, CE 1.4.2
Career Episode 2: CE
2.4.1 and CE 2.4.2
Career Episode 3: CE
3.4.1 and CE 3.4.2