Power-Save Robotic Hand with an Intelligent Grip-Lock Mechanism (Research Proposal Sample)

This is a proposal for a mechanical engineering project. The aim of this project is to develop a robotic hand prototype to illustrate that a latching mechanism can be used to reduce the amount of power a robotic hand consumes during its normal operations, and this will be primarily done by developing a one way electrically lockable sprocket mechanism that locks a grip in very small movements. This project uses a microcontrollers and stepper motor drivers on the hand to control the movements and initiate the locking of the various parts of the hand for gripping. The use of an onboard microcontroller in the hand allows for the use of serial communication from the main arm controller, thereby reducing the number of cables running through the arm that hosts the hand, which reduces cost and chances of failure. The project will use custom parts and control mechanisms designed to be reliable and accurate.