TB-007 Metal Detector | Let's Make Robots!
Very Interesting Number9! I have always been interested in robotics. I just recently began to read up on BEAM robots, and was thinking I would try my hand at putting one together.That would be fun to play with!
I did wonder why no one on the Bering Sea Gold show never had the idea, or made, a robot to use on the sea floor?
But, after seeing the equipment they use on top of the water... I understood!
I worked for a robotic company for about 6 years. They built special one of a kind equipment. Most types need to be as compact as possible and still have enough power to do the work. This can be a big problem getting all the parts to work together in a small space!
I built a bot that was used as a "test bed" for other designs. One requirement was small with power...
The bot had twin Andrus Engineering motors rated at 2 3/4hp each.
Everything had to fit in a frame that was 7 1/2" high. All the controls on the prototype were mechanical(relays,etc).
Had a detachable Warn winch front mounted.
Payload was over 2,000 pounds.
ROCKBOT
That would be awesome! That's one of the fun things about robotics, finding ways to incorporate them into useful taskIn robotics you're only limited by your Imagination... well, it helps if you have several skills, money, and time!
It all starts with an idea.
Here's what we need... a "earth rover". A small track vehicle equipped with with search coil... for gold.
This little critter will look for gold nuggets in areas like the southwest... or even the Australian Outback.
We just take it out to a location, turn it on, come back a week later, or so.
The little bot is tracked on your home computer, current location, if moving, number of targets found and location of each.
You could also over-ride the automatic control to direct it in a different direction. Or use the on-board camera to look around.
The bot also downloads all data to memory chips so info can be recovered at the bot. It also marks the ground with fluorescent orange paint, target at one end of line marked. Makes it easier to find if your GPS is off some.
It could even phone home to tell you about any trouble or problems... "My batteries are 28%, my run time is 3 hours, 22.5 minutes."
... "I have been "BOT-NAPPED, I'm moving southeast on Hwy 38 at 52 mph, you can send two-way voice message at this time."
No Limits!!
