03-23-2011 09:49 PM

548swimmer

Re: pic: 2073 Completing a Logo in Sacramento

What is the "intuitive control system?"

03-23-2011 09:58 PM

MagiChau

Re: pic: 2073 Completing a Logo in Sacramento

I am guessing it is a control system based on moving a representation of the actual arm to position it. I see one of the drivers holding what appears to be a wooden stick representing the arm.

03-24-2011 12:07 AM

billbo911

Re: pic: 2073 Completing a Logo in Sacramento

Exactly! It is actually quite simple. We have identical pots on the robot and on the controller. They are positioned identically and calibrated. Now all the driver has to do is look at the robot and the feel of the control arm is the same as what he is seeing. Positioning the arm becomes intuitive at that point.

BTW, it is a polycarbonate rod with a PVC ring on the end for convenience.