Design of a Low-Cost Autonomous Charger Robot for Electric Vehicles

This project conducted a comprehensive analysis of an innovative low-cost robotic platform engineered for autonomous electric vehicle charging, driven by the imperative to automate farming practices. Key features including belt-driven actuators, prismatic and gimbal-type joints, and a reflective platform were explained in detail, illuminating the mechanical design and actuation system. The integration of timing pulleys, belt tensioners, stepper motors, and encoders facilitated precise control over the platform's movements. Moreover, emphasis was placed on the development of an advanced inverse kinematics model, pivotal for achieving precise manipulation of the platform's end effector. To illustrate the platform's capabilities in end effector pose control, a Python simulation was conducted. Ultimately, these efforts contributed to the development of autonomous technologies, poised to address contemporary agricultural challenges and beyond.