AUTONOMOUS ROBOTIC SYSTEM: POINT-TO-POINT MOBILE ROBOT

Autonomous robots are defined as robots which can perform desired tasks in unstructured environments on their own without continuous human guidance. Different robots can be autonomous in different ways. The main difference between these robots is the task they have been programmed to do. This project is initiated for educational purpose in order to increase awareness and enthusiasm among students regarding the autonomous robotic system. The first task to ensure this project meet its objective is by doing extensive literature reviews on the subject (autonomous robotic system). Based on the reviews, the general structure and design block (consists of main system and sub-systems) can be constructed. This is referred as the foundation for the project to start with. The scope of study for this project is to focus on theoretical aspects of the system. It divided into several scopes, which are electronics circuitry (for sensors and motors), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming, and some mechanical aspects regard to the physical parts of the robot. These areas are vital in order to develop and implement the theoretical aspects into a working prototype of autonomous robotic system. The project is planned to develop based on the process flowchart approach where every detail of tasks from starting to the end is shown in sequential order. The results on this project mainly present the selection and implementation of prototype sub-systems like locomotion, navigation and control system. The discussions are focus on process and problems occurred during the prototype development. Finally, this project is about fulfilling its objective which primarily is to deliver a working prototype of an autonomous robotic system with the ability to move from one point to another in precise manner