Development of a robotic manipulator: Applying interdisciplinarity in Computer Assister Project, Microcontrollers and Industrial Robotics

TL;DR

This paper describes the design, development, and modeling of a low-cost five-DOF robotic manipulator using interdisciplinary methods, emphasizing hands-on learning in control engineering and automation.

Contribution

It introduces an interdisciplinary approach combining CAD, microcontrollers, and industrial robotics for developing a low-cost robotic manipulator, enhancing practical learning.

Findings

Improved understanding of control and automation concepts

Successful integration of interdisciplinary disciplines

Enhanced student engagement and learning outcomes

Abstract

This work was conceived based on Project-Based Learning (ABP) and presents the design, development and mathematical modeling steps of a low-cost robotic manipulator with five degrees of freedom through an interdisciplinary project linking two very important disciplines of the course of Control Engineering and Automation of the University of Fortaleza: Computer Aided Design, Microcontrollers and Industrial Robotics. At the end are presented the results that the project has brought to the best learning of the discipline on the optics of the tutor and students.