Our team made significant strides toward system integration in preparation for the Interim Demo on November 18th:
- Gantry Integration: Camera and gantry systems were integrated successfully. Jack implemented a solution to reduce latency in gantry movement by breaking commands into smaller steps, improving responsiveness.
- Remote and Gripper Systems: The remote system was integrated with the ESP32, and the gripper control software was completed, enabling object manipulation. The gripper reliably handled a 500g water bottle during testing.
- Hardware Improvements: Jack built a new controller housing for the ESP32 and a custom camera stand, enhancing system stability for testing.
These efforts have brought us to a serviceable MVP. Here is a video of testing the MVP this Saturday.
The compressed timeline for integration remains the primary risk. To address this:
- The team plans to meet this Sunday to ensure the MVP is ready for the Interim Demo on Monday
No major design changes were made. Minor updates include a new 3D printed case for the remote and the construction of a custom camera stand to replace a delayed delivery.
Next Steps
- Finalize testing and debugging to ensure a smooth Interim Demo.
- Begin post-demo performance optimizations, including force sensing, latency improvements, z-axis integration, etc.
Overall, the team is excited to deliver a successful MVP.
Here is the validation plan for the user requirements of the overall project.