Flexible Screen Integration and Development of Neck Movement Mechanism for Social Humanoid Robot SemuBot
Date
2024
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Tartu Ülikool
Abstract
Effective communication and interaction are pivotal for integrating humanoid robots into
human-centric environments. Central to the functionality of a social humanoid robot is its ability to
engage with humans through facial expressions and neck movement gestures.
This thesis focuses on the critical task of designing and implementing solutions for the face of a
humanoid robot and developing a corresponding neck mechanism to enhance the communicative
abilities of humanoid robots.
The research entails designing, experimenting, and integrating a work solution for a humanoid
robot's face and neck mechanism of a social humanoid robot, SemuBot. The project uses
computer-aided design modelling and 3D printing. The implementation involves utilising
specialised hardware such as flexible screens, stepper motors for neck actuation, and
microcontrollers for seamless integration and control. Additionally, the development process
involves iterative design, testing, and integration of the flexible screen and neck mechanism. This
work culminates in presenting a functional prototype, demonstrating the proposed facial and neck
mechanism solutions' efficacy in enhancing the robot's social interaction capabilities and overall
human-like appearance.
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Humanoid robot, Social robot, AI (Artificial Intelligence), HMI (Human-Machine Interface), CAD (Computer-Aided Design), 3D printing, Flexible screens, Stepper motors, Neck mechanism, Robot-human interaction, Rehabilitation robotics, Open-source robotics, Mechanical engineering, Robotics in therapy, SemuBot, OLED, AMOLED, LCD