On a bright autumn morning, a group of four engineering students—Bihao, Sarvesh, Abdullah, and Darren—gathered in their lab, brimming with excitement. They had embarked on a journey to create something extraordinary: a two-finger robotic hand that could mimic human gestures. Their inspiration? A simple video showcasing the potential of robotic hands.
The idea was ambitious but clear. They envisioned a glove, embedded with sensors, that could capture the natural bending of human fingers and relay it to a robotic counterpart. With their LAUNCHXL-F28379D development kit, they began piecing together a system that integrated analog-to-digital conversion (ADC) to read potentiometer signals and pulse-width modulation (PWM) to control servo motors.
As the weeks passed, their lab became a hub of creativity. Sarvesh sketched designs for 3D-printed components. Abdullah meticulously mounted potentiometers on a glove, ensuring precise signal calibration. Darren programmed the microcontroller, mapping the glove's sensor data to smooth servo movements. Meanwhile, Bihao tested the integration of ADC and PWM, ensuring their robotic hand could respond seamlessly to real-time inputs.
After countless trials, setbacks, and adjustments, the robotic hand was ready. When Sarvesh slipped on the glove and bent his fingers, the two robotic fingers moved in perfect sync. The team erupted in cheers—it worked! Their project wasn't just a demonstration of engineering skills; it was a testament to collaboration, perseverance, and innovation.
The prototype stood as more than a technical achievement. It embodied their belief in bridging human and machine interaction, paving the way for future advancements in robotics and assistive technology.
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