Prototyping a novel robotic end-effector

Wool skirting is the process of removing contaminated sections from a fleece. Traditionally skirting is done by manual labourers, however through an industry funded research project with UTS and AWI, we aimed to provide automation for this task. The first step in the process of automation was to develop a custom end-effector, capable of separating the contaminated sections, without cutting valuable fibres.

1. Designed, built and tested over 10 bespoke end-effector protoypes over a 6 month period
2. Integrated various actuators into designs, controllable through a serial interface
3. Documented designs and collected media for research reports

1. Design for manufacture - 3D printing
2. Electromechanical integration
3. Conducting technical experiments