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IV Buddy
Hardware
Swerve Drive
DC Motor directly drives the wheel.
Servo controls larger gear, which transmits rotation to wheel assembly.
IV stand is able to change directions without changing heading, making navigation and patient use easier.
Design Specs: Welcome
Hardware
Lifting system
Linear Actuator that is purchased off-the-shelf.
Lifting capacity of up to 35 lbs.
Running on 12V while the rest of the system is on 6V.
Crossbar is added to attach IV bags
Design Specs: Welcome
Software
Camera
HD LifeCam HD-3000 webcam
Camera identifies position(x,y,z) and orientation of AR tags
Tag identification and serial communication handled using ROS and ar_track_alvar package.
Design Specs: Welcome
Sensing
Ultrasonic Sensors
Used for obstacle detection and avoidance.
Suite of six HC-SR04 ultrasonic sensors, paired receiver/transducer.
Reads distance to the nearest object.
Design Specs: Welcome
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