Steps in Robot Design

							                          Steps in Robot Design
                                  Tom Hartley
                                   7/3/2009


Every Robot must have a Task: What is the task?



Platform Configurations: What platform will best accomplish the task?



Mobility and Actuation, Choosing Motors: How much power?



Power Drivers: These must be matched to the motors.



Energy Storage: The batteries must provide the required power for as long as it
takes to accomplish the task.



Sensors and Actuators: What does the robot need to know about its
environment?



Microcontrollers and Programming: What microcontroller, A/D lines, RAM?



Navigation and Decision-making: How will the robot make decisions?



Control and Communication: How will the robot communicate with you?