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Drawing Arm Robot

This was my final project in my robotics class. I modified a HiWonder Xarm 1s claw arm robot into a 2 Degree-of-Freedom SCARA robot. I 3D printed a custom marker holder and used inverse kinematics to draw simple shapes on a piece of paper. The shapes lack fidelity due to the tip of the marker flexing between the gripper and the surface, but the path planning is driven entirely by inverse kinematics. You can see more details on calculations and testing in this presentation. Enjoy!

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About Me

Hi! I’m a mechanical engineer with a passion for building cool things—whether it’s a humanoid robot, a hydroelectric RC car, or a trebuchet that launches softballs! I earned my B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Weber State University in 2023, where I also conducted research on humanoid telepresence robotics and experimental fluid dynamics. I’m especially drawn to hands-on design work and love seeing ideas come to life in SolidWorks and on the shop floor. Outside of engineering, you’ll probably find me on the tennis court, watching a great movie, or planning my next travel adventure. I’m always up for a new challenge that lets me blend creativity with technical problem-solving.

Ogden, UT
(801) 660-5320
ethanabarlow9@gmail.com

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