I’m building a life size robot starting with the arm. I’d like to be able to control it alittle more hands on. Is there any way of controlling a motor with a pressure sensitive button? For example, the harder you push the further the motor spins, or actuator extends! Any help would be appreciated!
Thank you
Cody
Certainly, and there are a variety of ways to do this. If you’re considering creating a full-sized robot, it’s important that you learn how to use and program microcontrollers.
This will allow you to realize your wildest dreams!
It really depends on what actuators you are choosing - do you have any details or are you in the brainstorming phase?
Thanks for your response.
I’m planning on using gear and belt driven joints, for strenth and speed. Eventually being able to stick my arm inside and control with pressure sensors or another means. I’m not sure which motors to use though? And another question is, why aren’t gyros used to balance two legged robots?
Thanks for your response
Cody
You essentially want to build an exoskeleton?
There are not enough exoskeleton suits on the market to suggest one technology is more proven than another. As such, we cannot suggest that one particular actuator technology will work better than others.
MEMS gyros are often in conjunction with accelerometers. If you mean a physical spinning gyroscope, it’s largely because it’s dead weight, takes up room and resists motion.