Explore My Work
Remote Surgery Challenge
Get a Grip!
In this scenario, the team was tasked with creating a container to safely transport surgical tools for sterilization as well as write a code that controlled a robotic arm that transported the container. I was a part of the coding sub-team so my focus was on writing the code for controlling the robotic arm. This project definitely helped me improve my coding skills as well as gain experience working in virtual environments.
Project Takeaways
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Trouble shooting code in Python
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Working with Quanser Labs virtual environment
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Integrating user input in code (potentiometers)
I was able to improve my coding skills through writing and troubleshooting many functions. I was able to manipulate lists, use various statements, and integrate user input through potentiometers in order to accomplish the given objective. This project taught me perseverance and valuing peer feedback to further develop my technical skills.
Project Details
Design process
From initial flowcharts created by my partner and I, we were able to determine the necessary functions that we had to create. These functions would come together to create our final main code that ran efficiently and responded well to user input with almost no errors. With user input, the code was able to distinguish between the different colors and sizes of the containers and transport them to the correct position.
Material Selection
Using Granta EduPack I graphed a Yield Strength vs density*cost plot in order to determine the most appropriate material for the container. The material had to be 3D printable as well as cost-effective since the goal was to provide health-care in under-funded communities. I choose to maximize strength as the material had to withstand external pressures applied by the robotic arm and the autoclave. The material that met all of the requirements was low alloy steel.
