03 - Robotic Color Sorting and Grasping Mechanism

Team Members:

Li Wan, Jay Coronado, Omar Noon, Devin Young, Xinyu Zhou

Background and problem statement:

With the growing demand for automation in manufacturing, logistics, and laboratory environments, robotic systems are increasingly required to handle delicate objects with high precision and reliability. This project aims to design a robotic mechanism that moves delicate objects from a lower to a higher position while sorting them by color. Operating within a defined 2D workspace, the robot must provide precise, coordinated horizontal and vertical motion for reaching, grasping, and placing each object. The design should minimize forces and acceleration to protect fragile items and achieve these functions through an appropriate kinematic and mechanical design rather than a simple linear system like a conveyor or elevator.

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Table of Contents: 

• 03.1 Project ProposalPreview

• 03.2 Project PrototypePreview

• 03.3 Design ProcessPreview

• 03.4 Kinematic AnalysisPreview

• 03.5 ImplementationPreview

• 03.6 Final DemonstrationPreview

• 03.7 Conclusions & Future WorkPreview