Multi Degree of Freedom Modular Conveyor using Omniwheel
I. Budi S. Hadisujoto, Gerry F. H. Basri, Dwi S. Sinugroho, M. Jimly Azidiky, Farid Triawan

Sampoerna University

Abstract

In today’s modern manufacturing industries, automation is indispensable to achieve higher production cycle efficiency, reduce time to market, and lower the cost. Automation in material handling implemented in conveyor system have advanced rapidly such that it is not only to move the materials but also to sort. In this report, a modular multi directional conveyor employing Omni Wheels are presented. The initial work was to simulate the conveying system using SolidWorks animation and MATLAB quiver function to estimate the box movements parameters. A prototype design was built as a proof of concept. Experiments were conducted to measure the accuracy and precision. Technique to improve the accuracy is discussed.

Keywords: Conveyor, Omniwheel

Topic: Mechanical Engineering