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Coordinated Systems and Control (CSC), IDMARS Robotics, Senior Design Project (SDP), and Electronics Labs.

Active Projects

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

The University of New Mexico

Spring and Summer 2005

 

A- Coordinated Systems and Control Laboratory

 

1 -- Design, Simulation, Prototyping, and Testing Station for Electronic Circuits and Systems.

 

Tasks:

1 -- Labview Station Setup.

2 -- Electronics parts stock and inventory control

3 -- Automated testing and diagnostic for LOBOT Jr. Robots.

4 -- Equipment and tools inventory

5 -- IMAQ Machine Vision Setup

6 -- ELECTRONICS BENCH, PSPICE, SIMULINK, MATLAB, AUTOCAD, PRO-ENGINEER

 

 

2 -- Development and Setup of the Systems and Control Stations-I

 

Tasks:

1 -- MAGLEV station

2 -- Rhino Robot station

3 -- Speed Control Station

4 -- Motor-generator control station

 

 

3 -- Development and Setup of the Systems and Control Stations-II

 

Tasks:

1 -- Linear Pendulum setup

2 -- Rotary Pendulum setup

 

 

4 -- Development and Setup of the Systems and Control stations-III

 

Tasks:

1 -- Three tank system setup

  

 

5 -- Development and Setup of the Systems and Control Stations-IV

 

Tasks:

1 -- PID controller setup

2 -- LOBOT trainers setup

3 -- Network Analyzer setup

4 -- Digital Clock Setup

 

6 -- Development and Setup of the Systems and Control Stations-V

 

Tasks:

1 -- Dual chip mobile robot platform with Xilinx.

 

7 -- Development and Setup of the Systems and Control Stations-VI

 

Tasks:

1 -- New mobile robot platform using Motorola 68000 series microcontrollers.

 

8 -- Development and Setup of the Systems and Control Stations-VII

 

Tasks:

1 -- On-line/telepresence outreach facilities, Tele-conference facilities, LAN in the Lab., System

administration setup for the labs.

 

B -- MOBILE ROBOT PAYLOAD--(LOBOT Jr. Platform)

1 -- Automatic Charge Control Circuit

 

2 -- Mobile Robots with Bio Sensors or Chemical Sensors for Detection and Mapping

 

3 -- Bar-Code Reading for Localization and Guidance

 

4 -- Optical Data Communication

 

5 -- Muscle Wires as Manipulators

 

6 -- On-board Camera

 

7 -- Electronic Compass for Localization

 

8 -- Line Following Circuits

 

9 -- Dual Chip Lobot Jr. Using Xilinx FPGA Chip

 

10 -- LabView Interface for Navigation

 

11 -- Dual Power (Solar/Electric) Rovers

 

12 -- LAN of Collaborating/Competing Rovers

 

13 -- Internet Connectivity of Rovers -- Tele-operation and Lab.

 

14 -- On-Board GPS for Lobot Jr.

 

15 -- On-board Mass Spectrometers

 

16 -- Formation Movement of Rovers

 

17- Scene Analysis for Localization Based on IMAQ

 

18 -- Using Palmtop Teaching Pendants to control the Rovers

 

19 -- Fuzzy-Logic Based Intelligence for Rovers

 

20 -- Artificial Neural Network-based Intelligence for Rovers

 

21 -- Robolings Connectivity

 

22 -- Universal Mobile Robot Platform-Portable and Compatible

 

23 -- UniRobLab Package for Schools

 

24 -- Fuzzy--Field Programmable Logic Arrays ( FFPLA) applications for mobile robots.

 

 

 

Wireless Control of Multiple Mobile Robots Project.

 

 

 


 

LOBOT Jr. Mobile Robot Platform

Intelligent Distributed Multi-Agent Robotic Systems (IDMARS) Laboratory
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

The University of New Mexico


LOBOT Jr. was created in the Intelligent Distributed Multi-Agent Robotic Systems (IDMARS) Laboratory as a tool to teach high school and middle school students about robotics. Students will be given a robot kit by their instructor, which includes the necessary parts and instructions needed to get the robot up and doing tasks. The students will be taught step by step how to assemble the robot from practically scratch, along the way learning about each component, what it does and why it’s important to the functioning of their robot. Lobot Jr. Version 2.0 Kits will be made available mid August, please e-mail Program Director Dr. Nader Vadiee for more information; manimar@unm.edu.

LOBOT Jr. Package:

- Latest model of the LOBOT Jr. was born in June of 2003.

- Ideal platform for teaching: microcontrollers, sensors, electronics circuit design,

- Soldering, microprocessors, computer programming (Java), wireless

- Communication, science (scientific method, measurement taking, mechanics, kinematics and earth sciences)

- Scalable robot ideal for both high school education & university research

- Teacher Training Package

- Comprehensive technical support

 

Specifications:

- 14 Digital Inputs

- 16 Analog Inputs

- 12 Digital Outputs

- Two 12V Motor Driver Ports

- 1RS232 Port

- Wireless Communication

 

Features:

- Low Cost: Approximately $400-$475

- Cooperative/Scalable

- Powerful Flexible Design & Processor

- High Speeds

- Large Memory Space

- JAVA Programming Language

- Durable Design


 

C- Laser Research Modules (Sponsored by P&A Department)

 

1 -- Phase Shifter Circuit

2 -- Slow Feedback loop- locking Amplifier

3 -- Phase-locked loop Combined with Servo Control.

4 -- Average Frequency Control

5 -- Traveling wave Gate operated by Regenerative Feedback

6 -- Analog Rectangular to Polar Converter

 

D - System and Control Lab. Modules

1 -- Signal Processing Experiments Using LabView

2 -- Image Recognition Based on IMAQ

3 -- Magnetic Levitation Experiment Set-up

4 -- Position Control Experiment Set-up

5 -- Speed Control Experiments Set-up

6 -- Inverted Pendulum Analog Control

 

E- Miscellaneous

1 -- Electronic Flute

 

 

Intelligent Distributed Multi-Agent Robotic Systems Lab

 

IDMARS Laboratory Facilities:

 

The laboratory facilities at rooms 311, L217A and L217B (Analog and Digital Electronics, Coordinated Systems and Control (CSC) Lab., and Intelligent Distributed Multi-agent Robotic Systems (IDMARS) Lab.) are available for the students to research, develop, design, simulate, breadboard implement, prototype, test and verify and fabricate their various digital or analog electronics, automated testing, computer vision, robotics, embedded control systems projects. The facility includes:

 

Software:

MATLAB

LabView

IMAQ

Control Station

Simulinc

PSPICE

AUTOCAD

C++

JAVA

PIC Programming

FPGA Programming

ADOBE

WORD, EXEL, WINDOWS, MS Project, etc.

 

b - Hardware:

MAGLEV, Speed Control, Rotary Pendulum, Rhino Robots, Linear Pendulum, Three-Tank System, IROBOT and LOBOT Jr. Mobile Robot Platforms.

STAMP Microprocessor Development Kit

PIC Microprocessors Development Kit

NI GPIB Cards

PC (Printed Circuit) Development

Electronic Parts

Lockers, Work Tables, and Vice

Cameras

TV, VCR, Digital Camera, Movie Cameras, and PowerPoint Projector

Tele-Conference

Tele-Presence Lab. Facility

Shop Tools

Agilant Oscilloscopes

Agilant Signal Generators

Agilant DC Power Supply

Agilant Millimeters

Tektronix Test Stations

Curve Tracers

PowerPoint Projectors

Color Printers

PC Stations

CD Copier

FAX

Copy Machine

12-Student Classroom Facility

Meeting Place

Etc.

 

 

 

Summer 2003 PURSUE Projects

PP-147-03-SU

CSC & Senior Design: Design, simulation, prototyping, and testing station for electronic circuits and systems

Research

PP-148-03-SU

CSC & Senior Design: Development and setup of the Systems and Control stations-I

Educational

PP-149-03-SU

CSC & Senior Design: Development and setup of the Systems and Control stations-II

Educational

PP-150-03-SU

CSC & Senior Design: Development and setup of the Systems and Control stations-III

Educational

PP-151-03-SU

CSC & Senior Design: Development and setup of the Systems and Control stations-IV

Educational

PP-152-03-SU

CSC & Senior Design: Development and setup of the Systems and Control stations-V

Educational

PP-153-03-SU

CSC & Senior Design: Development and setup of the Systems and  Control stations-VI

Educational

PP-154-03-SU

CSC & Senior Design: Development and setup of the Systems and Control stations-VII

Educational

PP-155-03-SU

IDMARS LAB:Communication, Command, Sensory Fusion and Control in Distributed Mobile Robotic Systems

Educational

PP-156-03-SU

IDMARS LAB: Mobile Robot Educational Kits -- Manufacturing and Marketing

Educational

PP-157-03-SU

IDMARS LAB: Robot Habitat Project

Educational

PP-158-03-SU

IDMARS LAB: Documentation and Information Dissemination Project

Educational


Intelligent Distributed Multi-Agent Robotic Systems (IDMARS) Lab.

UNM NASA PURSUE Program
Active Projects
June 2003 -- July 2004

1 - Communication, Command, Sensory Fusion and Control in Distributed Mobile Robotic Systems.

1 - Implementation and testing of the CCC Hierarchy and Sensory Fusion
2 - Master thesis reports
3 - Development of Education and Outreach Package for LOBOT Jr.
4 - NASA endorsed E&O IDMARS package
5 - Machine Vision testbed setup
6 - ATRV Jr. testbed implementation and experimentation
7 - Design and development of various Science Payloads packages for LOBOT Jr.
8 - Design and development of a new special topics course and WEBCT on IDMARS.
9 - RASAM2 activities and projects at UNM

10 - Finishing design of the new research mobile robot platform with stepper motors. 

Team Leader:  Prof. Nader Vadiee, Prof. Chaouki Abdallah, John Sanchez

Team members: Josh Morfin, Rafael Sandoval, two senior design project teams, two EECE327 teams,

two HS students, two HS teachers, two UG RASAM2.

2 - Mobile Robot Educational Kits - Manufacturing and Marketing

1 - Production of 25 2nd generation LOBOT Jr. kits
2 - Complete technical documentation
3 - LOBOT Jr. Technical and User manual and CDROM
4 - E&O Website for Customer service
5 - Cost and Market analysis
6 - Testing and quality assurance
7 - FIRST and Rob Rave Competition Compatibility and preparation of an IDMARS HS team.
8 - Lab. safety, Security, and Inventory Control
9 - LOBOT Jr. patenting process
10 - Commercialization and marketing

Team Leader: Prof.. Nader Vadiee, Guru

Team members: Waylon Clark, Kim, Mario, 2 RASAM2 UG students, 2 HS students

3 - Robot Habitat Project

1 - Design, simulation and development of the habitat
2 - Development of a Visual interface GUI for the distributed mobile robotic system

3 - Explora Museum Exhibit - Mars Yard 

Team Leader: Prof. Geoff Adams, Mark

Team members: John T, one UG student, one HS student

4 - Documentation and Information Dissemination Project

1 - Updating all the five current PURSUE publications
2 - Design and development of three new PURSUE publication: PURSUE UG Labs, PURSUE
K-12 Education and Outreach PURSUE Satellite Websites and Brochures.
3 - Design and development of 15 dedication Plaques for 15 UG PURSUE labs.
4 - Maintenance of the Electronics Lab., IDMARS Lab., Senior Design Lab., CSC Lab.
Websites.
5 - Design and production 150 of Faculty Appreciation Certificates.
6 - Maintenance of the program Bulletin Boards
7 - Two technical papers on the PURSUE approach, mentoring, and PURSUE impact
8 - Final Program Assessment and Evaluation
9 - Final program performance report
10 - Five new proposals for instituting and sustaining the program.
11 - Organizing two summer picnics
12 - Organizing and hosting RobRave in December 2003.
13 - Organizing open house visits for K-12.
14 - Organizing a Dedication event for PURSUE UG labs.
15 - Organizing NASA Research Summit Showcase
16 - Setup of EECE 327 Showcases of projects
17 - Maintenance of the EECE 206/327 Lab.
18 - Revision and updates of EECE 206 lab. procedures

Team Leader: Prof. Nader Vadiee, Prof. Charles Fleddermann, Richard Carerras

Team members: Mary Justus, Rachelle Carerras, Mike Smith, Cliff Roudobush, two HS students

IDMARS Lab.

UNM NASA PURSUE Program

Active Projects

Suggested Science Payloads

June 2003 - July 2004

1 - Automatic Charge Control Circuit
2 - Automatic Docking for Recharge
3 - Automatic Control of Laser Mirrors
4 - Solar Energy Powered Communication
5 - Sensory Robolings with RF and Power
6 - Bio Sensors, Chemical Sensors for Detection and Mapping
7 - Bar-Code Reading Localization and Guidance
8 - Automatic Deployment of Robolings
9 - Optical Data Communication
10 - Muscle Wires as Manipulators
11 - On-board Camera
12 - Electronic Compass for Localization
13 - Follow the Leader Features

 

IDMARS Lab.

UNM NASA PURSUE Program

Active Projects

Deliverables

June 2003 - July 2004

1 - Four bi-weekly PowerPoint presentations
2 - One internal technical report
3 - Daily lab. Logbooks
4 - One poster presentation
5 - two demo videos