Summary of Arduino “Pick N Place” Android Robot
This article introduces a beginner-level Pick N Place robot designed to teach physics, electronics, and mechanics. It features Arduino programming, Bluetooth control via Android apps, track belt drives, and a gripper for pick-and-place operations. The robot consists of a driving unit for movement and a gripper unit for manipulation, powered by a 12V battery and controlled through an L293D motor driver receiving signals from an HC05/HC06 module.
Parts used in the Pick N Place Robot:
- Robotic arm kit (includes 4 geared motors, 4 wheels with track belts, and arm gripper)
- Arduino Uno R3 board
- HC05 or HC06 Bluetooth module
- 2 X L293D motor driver IC
- 12V Battery
- Android Smartphone or Tablet
- Android App and Arduino code
Pick N Place robot is a basic level robot for beginners and leaders to learn all about the laws & concepts of Physics, Electronics & Mechanics hence it helps one to inherit this knowledge as one is implementing it. It helps you to get a feel of what robotics is all about.
Features:
- Arduino programming
- Bluetooth Application based Android smartphone control
- Wheel with track belt drive
- Pick and place operation by gripper
- Easy circuit implementation
Step 1: Video: Testing and Full Designing Process
Step 2: Components Required
- Robotic arm kit(which includes 4 geared motors, 4 wheels with track belts and arm gripper)
- Arduino Uno R3 board (or any other arduino board)
- HC05 or HC06 Bluetooth module
- 2 X L293D motor driver IC
- 12V Battery
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- Android Smartphone or Tablet
- Android App and Arduino code (download it from Github)
Full working project kit is available at sgprojects.co.in for Indian customers.
Step 3: Structure and Working
About Robot body: The Robotic arm kit is made of two section. The bottom driving unit takes the robot to left, right, forward and backward motion. The top gripper unit is to pick and place any object. The driving unit has two motors and also the gripper unit has two motors. The Robot is strong enough to handle a task like bomb diffusing, transporting, rescue operation etc.
How It Works: The robot is connected to the smartphone via bluetooth and takes command from that. Each time when we touch the button on the screen of the phone, robot activates in action.
Step 4: Circuit Schematic
The circuit is very simple to design. Don’t be confused !
The arduino board receives the command from the bluetooth module and provides the digital signal to the motor driver IC L293D. Motor driver IC takes signal from the arduino pins and drive the motors by using 12V battery power. Two motors are for grippers and the other two motors are for tracking wheel drivers.
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- What is the primary purpose of this robot?
To help beginners learn laws and concepts of Physics, Electronics, and Mechanics. - How does the robot receive commands?
The robot connects to a smartphone via Bluetooth and takes commands when buttons are touched. - Which microcontroller is recommended for this project?
An Arduino Uno R3 board or any other Arduino board can be used. - What components are included in the robotic arm kit?
The kit includes 4 geared motors, 4 wheels with track belts, and an arm gripper. - How many motors drive the tracking wheels?
Two motors are dedicated to the tracking wheel drivers. - Does the robot use a standard wheel drive system?
No, it uses a wheel with track belt drive system. - What power source is required for the motors?
A 12V battery provides the necessary power to drive the motors. - Can this robot perform complex tasks like bomb diffusing?
Yes, the robot is strong enough to handle tasks like bomb diffusing, transporting, and rescue operations. - Where can Indian customers buy a full working project kit?
Full working project kits are available at sgprojects.co.in.
