4-Axis Manipulator

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Project Information

  • Category: Robotics
  • Project Title: 4-Axis Manipulator
  • Project date: July 2024 - Dec 2024
  • Project URL: GitHub Repo

4-Axis Manipulator: Automated Handling & Control

The 4-Axis Manipulator project automates pick-and-place, assembly, and inspection tasks, prioritizing speed, precision, and reliability. Built for manufacturing environments, it ensures consistent, repeatable performance.

A custom Python GUI provides intuitive control, featuring joint sliders, movement buttons, and a home/reset function. The GUI communicates with an Arduino microcontroller via serial protocol for real-time command execution and motor control.

Gesture recording allows users to capture and replay joint movement sequences for automated workflows. The project combines kinematic modeling, MATLAB simulation, CAD-based design, and user-friendly software for a robust automation solution.

This manipulator is a foundation for future upgrades, including a 6-axis version with inverse kinematics, advanced automation, and machine vision.

Main Features

Consistent Repeatability

Delivers accurate, repeatable task execution across cycles.

Fast Operation

Engineered for rapid movement to boost productivity.

Pick & Place Focus

Specialized for efficient, reliable component handling.

Easy-to-Use Interface

Simple programming and control for quick setup and changes.