A Conveyor-belt Based Pick-and-sort Industrial Robotics Application

This project presents a conveyor-belt-based pick-and-sort industrial robotics application designed to enhance efficiency in material handling and sorting processes. Utilizing an Arduino Mega as the central controller, the system integrates various components, including an LCD for user interface, a motor driver for controlling the conveyor belt, and a 12-bit I2C 16-channel servo driver to manage the movements of a 6DOF robotic arm. The primary objective of the system is to automate the segregation of objects based on their height, using an ultrasonic sensor to accurately measure the distance to the objects on the conveyor belt. As items pass through the detection zone, the ultrasonic sensor captures their height, and the robotic arm is programmed to pick and sort them accordingly. This innovative approach not only streamlines the sorting process but also minimizes human intervention, thereby reducing operational costs and increasing productivity in industrial settings. The project demonstrates the potential of integrating robotics and automation technologies to optimize material handling tasks in various applications.