Ideation and Simulation
Ideation: the formation of ideas or concepts
For this class the project was split into two parts:
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Automaton
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Walker
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After using various ideation techniques such as mind map, SWOT(Strength,Weakness,Risk and Threat) analysis, post it note analysis etc. we decided to make an automaton which was a cyclist on a cycle with the legs peddling Post initial feedback from Prof. Liebenberg we decided to incorporate another 4 bar linkage in the automaton and included a hand waving motion for the cyclist
SAM Simulation of an ideal four bar linkage for automaton
I was introduced to SAM simulation software by Prof. Liebenberg and I was responsible for for finding the combination of link lengths for a four bar linkage for the ideal coupler movement.
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In this picture to the left, I simulated the arm movement and node 4(end of extended arm) follows the path in pink.
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Similarly the picture to the left is the SAM simulation done by me for the walking mechanism. Most of the teams proceeded with a Klann or Theo Jansen mechanism, but while I was iterating designs on the SAM mechanism I accidentally pondered on this design. After convincing my team we proceeded to CAD the walker with this walker mechanism as seen on the left.
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