MN691 Research: Robot Assembling, Interfacing and Project Design

This report focuses on robot assembly and interfacing, exploring the characteristics, functioning, and programming of robots, particularly within the context of industry projects. It investigates emerging technologies that facilitate human-robot interaction, robot control, and movement. The research questions address the importance of programming in robotics, advancements in human-robot interfacing, cost-effectiveness, the increasing role of robot technology, and the specific roles of Arduino and sensors in robotic functioning. The project objectives include building an Arduino-controlled robot, programming robots, and identifying relevant interfacing technologies. The report details the necessary components for assembly, along with explanations of interfacing and programming techniques. The literature review examines various researchers' viewpoints on robots, including interfacing with Arduino, advancements in human-robot interfacing technologies, and the use of robots in healthcare and domestic settings. The project requirements analysis discusses programming languages used in robotics, such as HDLs, MATLAB, C#, and Java. Concluding, the report sets the stage for future work by outlining research methods for the next project stages.