How to design and make a robot

Do you want to design and build your own robot? Not sure which processor or motors to use, how to power it and how to write the code? Then this is the show for you.

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00:00 Introduction to Building Your Own Robot
00:51 Key Considerations for Robot Design
02:18 Sketching and Conceptualizing Your Robot
04:10 Understanding Robotics Disciplines
05:46 Choosing the Right Size and Type of Robot
08:19 Starter Kits for Beginners
11:34 Power Requirements and Management
17:34 Processor Options for Your Robot
20:34 Movement Mechanisms: Wheels, Tracks, and Legs
24:31 Sensors and Object Detection
28:43 Remote Connectivity and Telemetry
31:05 3D Design and Construction
33:58 Exploring Different Robot Builds
41:44 3D Printed Components Overview
42:07 Introduction to the Pico W Based Robot
43:45 Design Decisions and Assembly
43:50 Exploring the Mecanum Wheel Robot
49:36 Building the Rover Robot
01:06:13 Final Adjustments and Testing
01:09:14 Conclusion and Community Engagement

[yousefwaelsalehelsaidkhalil]

Sir, I looked around for someone forabout a year to teach me about robots but I didn't find l. Then i find your simple full of knowledge tutorial. Thank you very much

[gauravrawat.]

00:03 Design and build your own robot with considerations for size, features, environment, and purpose.
01:55 Designing a robot involves scribbling down ideas and making sketches to understand the requirements and aesthetic aspects.
05:35 Start small and iterate for easier robot building
07:34 Tracks are more forgiving on challenging terrains compared to wheels.
11:31 Consider power requirements and duration when building a robot.
13:27 Understanding battery voltage and power requirements
17:30 Various processor options for building a robot
19:15 Discussing different types of chips and sensors used in robot design
22:50 Consider the type and number of wheels for robot movement
24:31 Choosing sensors for robot perception
28:03 Robot self-orientation and communication methods
29:46 Robot communication and design considerations
33:17 The Omni chassis enables versatile robot designs
35:04 Introduction to robot components
38:42 Configuring and connecting Raspberry Pi components for robot control.
40:32 Exploring different robot designs
44:12 Design for indoor use with autonomy and quick construction
45:50 Designing robot chassis and motor holder specifications
49:28 Components needed to build a Rover robot
51:18 Using encoders for precise positioning
54:42 Designing the robot's face with a range finder holder and mounting holes.
56:32 Assembling robot components for better stability
1:00:50 Proper orientation and cable size selection for connecting robot components.
1:03:01 Assembling the robot components
1:07:38 Building a robot with correct wheels and motors
1:09:25 Design and make a Rover robot
1:12:38 Demonstrating the use of Fusion 360 for robot design
1:14:25 Design inspiration led to faster robot production
1:18:07 Using Omni chassis for stability.

[erniea]

Inspirational, thanks for the overview!

[loekdompeling]

Hello Kevin,
I didn't hear you talk about the Maker pi RP2040 or the Maker pi pico in the video, both of these boards I'm very happy with.
And are you also going to talk about Micropython code for robots.

[GaryMcKinnonUFO]

Liked and subbed, thanks Kevin. Is there any open-source software that's good for designing and simulation with real electronic components to then translate from design to hardware ?

[gavincaventer]

I’ve been watching some of your videos and looking to start tinkering with robots in the new year have you done any videos on the basic equipment needed thanks

[Arsene]

What website do you recommend to learn all this? Something similar to the For Dummies books to get a professional certificate.

[ninjaoftherift]

Im a computer engineering student, it might be worth doing an MS in robotics / mechatronics later

[KatieTaylor-gb]

I just randomly decided to design a fucking robot at 13... I'm in an art school though 😂

[Arsene]

Is it possible to make your own robot chef?

[OukdomvicheaPhea]

Good 👍 I want to do it too.
Can you help me to.
I like robot.