Discovery Center - Gesture controlled robot

The goal of the project is to equip the Discovery Center of Idaho with their first fully functioning, motion actuated robotics exhibit. This exhibit will feature a robot arm that can be controlled using hand gestures as well as a variety of activities that users can complete based on different skill tiers (beginner, intermediate, and advanced).

=Problem Definition= We need to be able to control a robotic arm using hand gestures, tracked through a motion sensory device. In addition, our robot must be able to operate within the confines of it's enclosure such that it is safe for the user to operate and that the robot is not damaged by user input.

Background
Currently, the Discovery Center of Idaho does not have a robotics exhibit to show. This project will allow children and patrons of all ages to learn about robotics as well as interact with a live robot that they can control using only their hand gestures.

Deliverables
 Fully assembled robot arm with leap motion sensor Software program to control robot Documentation on how to operate/ maintain/ troubleshoot the system  

Specifications
 Robot arm must be compact and transportable 2-3 activities that the robot arm can perform based on user skill  Beginner Intermediate</li> Advanced</li> </ul> User must be able to control robot using a Leap Motion controller</li> Activities must be able to be reset easily for the next user</li> Parts used (actuators, microcontrollers, etc.) must be easily replaceable and maintainable</li> Exhibit must be safe for all ages to operate</li> </ul>

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