Autonomous Robot Sorting System
- Post by: Tobias Larsson
- 28th May 2025
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Programme: Mechanical Engineering
Course: Project in MT1538 : Projektkurs 1
Corporate partner: –
Challenge: Develop an autonomous system with two collaborating robots capable of picking, sorting, and delivering balls of different colors under time constraints and unpredictable task conditions.
Solution: The project resulted in a two robot system where the first robot autonomously collected unsorted balls, sorted them by size, and transferred them to a second robot. The second robot then delivered them to the correct stations based on the color. The mechanical design prioritized lightweight materials and modular 3D-printed components, while the software featured autonomous navigation and coordinated task execution between the two robots.
Impact: The system demonstrates how multiple autonomous units can work together to solve a complex task with minimal human intervention. The solution is scalable and relevant in fields such as warehouse logistics, recycling, or manufacturing lines requiring adaptive sorting.
Prototypes: Multiple prototypes were created during the development. The first was a chassis with basic drive functions. Later iterations included a complete mechanical setup and sorting mechanism. Prototypes were 3D printed with varied infill for strength and weight optimization. Through testing, the importance of robust error handling and component tolerance was identified.
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Project team:
- Pontus Dahl, Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, class of 2023
- Yohannes Kiros Gibregiorgis, Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, class of 2023
- Gabriel Strandberg, Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, class of 2023
- Linnea Liljenborg, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, class of 2023
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