EDWARD - Electric Diwheel With Active Rotation Damping Ben Cazzolato 2010-11-22 | This project by students in the School of Mechanical Engineering, the University of Adelaide involved the construction of a human operated diwheel called EDWARD. Many diwheels in the past have been human powered or powered by IC engines. This one is purely electric. It has additional functionality lacking in other models, including inbuilt dynamic lateral stability and slosh control to prevent "gerbiling" or tumbling in aggressive braking or acceleration maneuvers. The diwheel also incorporates a unique feature that allows the rider to drive the vehicle when "upside down" - keeping the vehicle in its unstable state. This video shows the outcomes from the developments during 2010, which includes successful slosh control, swing-up and inversion control. More information can be found at: http://sites.mecheng.adelaide.edu.au/robotics/robotics_projects.php?wpage_id=44&title=60&browsebyauthor=115
Andy Thomas MechExpo Ben Cazzolato 2013-05-21 | Australia's first NASA astronaut Dr Andrew Thomas (or Andy as he prefers) talks about what he saw at MechExpo. Andy graduated from the University in 1973 with First Class Honours in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Adelaide. He went on to complete a PhD in this field, which empowered him to take his first steps toward a professional career in space.
MechExpo 2012 Ben Cazzolato 2013-05-14 | Each October honours students from the School of Mechanical Engineering, at the University of Adelaide present their projects to the public. This video gives a taste of what was on display at MechExpo 2012. For more information about MechExpo see the following site: http://www.mecheng.adelaide.edu.au/mechexpo
MechExpo 2011 Short Version Ben Cazzolato 2011-11-30 | Each October honours students from the School of Mechanical Engineering, at the University of Adelaide present their projects to the public. This video gives a taste of what was on display at MechExpo 2011. For more information about MechExpo see the following site: http://www.mecheng.adelaide.edu.au/mechexpo
MechExpo 2011: School of Mechanical Engineering Exhibition - Long version Ben Cazzolato 2011-11-21 | Each October honours students from the School of Mechanical Engineering, at the University of Adelaide present their projects to the public. This video gives a taste of what was on display at MechExpo 2011. For more information about MechExpo see the following site: http://www.mecheng.adelaide.edu.au/mechexpo
LabVIEW Real-Time and FPGAs for control of a hexapod robotic test system for biomechanical testing Ben Cazzolato 2011-04-05 | The following video shows the hexapod robotic test system for biomechanical testing developed by researchers at Flinders University http://www.flinders.edu.au/ and the University of Adelaide http://www.adelaide.edu.au/. More information can be found on the Robotics site: http://sites.mecheng.adelaide.edu.au/robotics/robotics_projects.php?wpage_id=44&title=49 Also the Biomechanics & Implants page http://flinders.edu.au/science_engineering/research/fmdat/research/biomech-implants.cfm We would like to sincerely acknowledge the technical assistance provided by Dr David Churchill, Mr Mack G. Gardner-Morse and Professor Ian A.F. Stokes from the Department of Orthopaedics, McClure Musculoskeletal Research Centre, the University of Vermont, USA. Also Alan van Epps from the University of Adelaide for the extensive FEA.
Micycle on Network Tens Scope TV Ben Cazzolato 2011-03-30 | Sometimes life can be a bit of a balancing act, but do we really understand the science behind what keeps us upright and walking around? This is the questioned posed by Network Ten's Scope TV who filmed the Micycle as part of their balance story Episode 2/047 aired on 26/3/2011. For more information on the Micycle, see the Robotics Group, School of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Adelaide: http://sites.mecheng.adelaide.edu.au/robotics/robotics_projects.php?wpage_id=44&title=65
MechExpo 2010: School of Mechanical Engineering Exhibition - Long version Ben Cazzolato 2011-03-21 | Each October honours students from the School of Mechanical Engineering, at the University of Adelaide present their projects to the public. This video gives a taste of what was on display at MechExpo 2010. For more information about MechExpo see the following site: http://www.mecheng.adelaide.edu.au/mechexpo
MechExpo 2010: School of Mechanical Engineering Exhibition - Short version Ben Cazzolato 2011-03-21 | Each October honours students from the School of Mechanical Engineering, at the University of Adelaide present their projects to the public. This short video gives a taste of what was on display at MechExpo 2010. For more information about MechExpo see the following site: http://www.mecheng.adelaide.edu.au/mechexpo
Wired Airfoil Stabilised Platform (WASP) Ben Cazzolato 2010-12-06 | This honours project in the School of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Adelaide involved the design, build and control of a VTOL craft capable of stable hover in six degrees of freedom, named the WASP. The thrust is generated by an electric motor driving a five inch Dynamax ducted fan and attitude stability is achieved through deflections of aerofoils placed in the fan efflux. For more information about the project see: http://sites.mecheng.adelaide.edu.au/robotics/robotics_projects.php?wpage_id=44&title=32&browsebyauthor=115
Electro-Drive Grav-Aware Ride (EDGAR): A self balancing scooter Ben Cazzolato 2010-12-06 | This video shows a self-balancing scooter (called EDGAR) developed by 4 honours students in the School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Adelaide. The scooter was built at a very low cost, and consequently it can only travel at limited speeds without falling over. For more information see the following website: http://sites.mecheng.adelaide.edu.au/robotics/robotics_projects.php?wpage_id=44&title=18&browsebytitle=1
SON of EDGAR: State-space cONtrol of Electro-Drive Grav-Aware Ride Ben Cazzolato 2010-12-06 | This video shows a self-balancing scooter (called SON of EDGAR) developed by 5 honours students in the School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Adelaide. The video illustrates what happens when you saturate (exceed the capacity) of the drive motors. For more information see the following website: http://sites.mecheng.adelaide.edu.au/robotics/robotics_projects.php?wpage_id=44&title=31&browsebyauthor=115
SON of EDGAR: State-space CONtrol of Electro-Drive Grav-Aware Ride Ben Cazzolato 2010-12-06 | This video shows a self-balancing scooter (called SON of EDGAR) developed by 5 honours students in the School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Adelaide. The video illustrates the ease in which the device can be driven. For more information see the following website: http://sites.mecheng.adelaide.edu.au/robotics/robotics_projects.php?wpage_id=44&title=31&browsebyauthor=115
SON of EDGAR: State-space CONtrol of Electro-Drive Grav-Aware Ride Ben Cazzolato 2010-12-06 | This video shows a self-balancing scooter (called SON of EDGAR) developed by 5 honours students in the School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Adelaide. The video illustrates the stability of the device. For more information see the following website: http://sites.mecheng.adelaide.edu.au/robotics/robotics_projects.php?wpage_id=44&title=31&browsebyauthor=115
MAGIC 2010 University of Adelaide Ben Cazzolato 2010-11-21 | Video produced by nine undergraduate students in the School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Adelaide. This video illustrates the desired outcomes from the MAGIC2010 competition: http://www.dsto.defence.gov.au/MAGIC2010/ For more information about the robots, see: http://sites.mecheng.adelaide.edu.au/robotics/robotics_projects.php?wpage_id=44&title=63&browsebyauthor=115
PICARSO Robotic Graffiti Artist painting in Raster Mode Ben Cazzolato 2010-11-19 | Video of robotic graffiti artist called PICARSO developed by five undergraduate students in the School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Adelaide. This video shows PICARSO painting in Raster Mode (a series of 10mm pixels). For more information please see: http://sites.mecheng.adelaide.edu.au/robotics/robotics_projects.php?wpage_id=44&title=64&browsebyauthor=115
PICARSO Robotic Graffiti Artist painting in Vector Mode Ben Cazzolato 2010-11-19 | Video of robotic graffiti artist called PICARSO defeloped by five undergraduate students in the School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Adelaide. This video shows PICARSO painting in Vector Mode (curves). For more information please see: http://sites.mecheng.adelaide.edu.au/robotics/robotics_projects.php?wpage_id=44&title=64&browsebyauthor=115
MechExpo 2009: School of Mechanical Engineering Exhibition Ben Cazzolato 2010-09-30 | Each October honours students from the School of Mechanical Engineering, the University of Adelaide http://www.mecheng.adelaide.edu.au present their projects to the public. This video shot by Network Ten's News http://ten.com.au/ showcases the student's work and the Expo.
Totally Wild TV - 2009 MechExpo: School of Mechanical Engineering Exhibition Ben Cazzolato 2010-09-30 | Each October honours students from the School of Mechanical Engineering, the University of Adelaide http://www.mecheng.adelaide.edu.au present their projects to the public. This video shot by Network Ten's Totally Wild TV http://ten.com.au/totally-wild.htm starring reporter Tess Dobre showcases the student's work and the Expo.
PICARSO Ben Cazzolato 2010-09-29 | Programmable Interface Controller with Autonomous Robotic Spraying Operation. This robot was designed and built by five honours students at the University of Adelaide. More information about the system may be found at:http://www.mecheng.adelaide.edu.au/robotics/robotics_projects.php?wpage_id=44&title=64&browsebyauthor=115
