Developing a low-cost beer dispensing robotic system for the service industry

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Barlow, C., Lewis, D., Bell, J., Irps, T., Prior, S., Erbil, M. and Karamanoglu, M. 2010. Developing a low-cost beer dispensing robotic system for the service industry. 25th International Conference on CAD/CAM, Robotics and Factories of the Future. Pretoria, South Africa 13 - 16 Jul 2010
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TitleDeveloping a low-cost beer dispensing robotic system for the service industry
AuthorsBarlow, C., Lewis, D., Bell, J., Irps, T., Prior, S., Erbil, M. and Karamanoglu, M.
Abstract

As the prices of commercially available electronic and mechanical components decrease, manufacturers such as Devantech and Revolution Education have made encoded motor
controller systems and microcontrollers very accessible to engineers and designers. This has made it possible to design sophisticated robotic and mechatronic systems very rapidly and at relatively low cost.
A recent project in the Autonomous Systems Lab at Middlesex University, UK was to design and build a small, automated, robotic bartender based around the 5 litre Heineken
'Draughtkeg' system, which is capable of patrolling a bar and dispensing beer when signalled to by a customer.
Because the system was designed as a commercial product, design constraints focused on keeping the build cost down, and so electronic components were sourced from outside
companies and interfaced with a bespoke chassis and custom mechanical parts designed and manufactured on site at the University. All the programming was conducted using the
proprietary BASIC language, which is freely available from the PicAXE supplier at no cost.
This paper will discuss the restrictions involved in building a robot chassis around 'off-theshelf'
components, and the issues arising from making the human-machine interaction intuitive whilst only using low-cost ultrasonic sensors. Programming issues will also be
discussed, such as the control of accuracy when interfacing a PicAXE microcontroller with a Devantech MD25 Motor Controller board. Public live testing of the system was conducted at the Kinetica Art Fair 2010 event in London and has since been picked up by websites such as Engadget.com and many others. Feedback on the system will be described, as well as the refinements made as a result of these tests.

Conference25th International Conference on CAD/CAM, Robotics and Factories of the Future
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Prior, S., Shen, S., Fang, T., Liu, C., Ji, L. and Wu, J. 2008. Nanoscratch behaviour of multi-layered films using molecular dynamics. Applied physics A.. 90 (4), pp. 753-758. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00339-007-4351-8.
Developing authenticity in team-based design projects.
Prior, S. and Dowlen, C. 2005. Developing authenticity in team-based design projects. in: Rodgers, P., Brodhurst, L. and Hepburn, D. (ed.) Crossing design boundaries: proceedings of the 3rd engineering & product design education international conference. London Taylor and Francis. pp. 225-230
Comparing the perspicacity, appropriateness and preference of web browser icons with Chinese users
Shen, S., Prior, S. and Chen, K. 2009. Comparing the perspicacity, appropriateness and preference of web browser icons with Chinese users. Digital Creativity. 20 (1-2), pp. 59-78. https://doi.org/10.1080/14626260902868012
The co-design experience: conceptual models and design toolsfor mass customization
Herd, K., Bardill, A. and Karamanoglu, M. 2009. The co-design experience: conceptual models and design toolsfor mass customization. in: Piller, F. and Tseng, M. (ed.) Handbook of Research in Mass Customization and Personalization World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte Ltd.
Increasing the trafficability of unmanned ground vehicles through intelligent morphing
Odedra, S., Prior, S., Karamanoglu, M. and Shen, S. 2009. Increasing the trafficability of unmanned ground vehicles through intelligent morphing. Dai, J., Zoppi, M. and Kong, X. (ed.) International Conference on Reconfigurable Mechanisms and Robots, ReMAR 2009. London, UK 22 - 24 Jun 2009 IEEE. pp. 665-672
Using acoustic sensor technologies to create a more terrain capable unmanned ground vehicle
Odedra, S., Prior, S., Karamanoglu, M., Erbil, M. and Shen, S. 2009. Using acoustic sensor technologies to create a more terrain capable unmanned ground vehicle. Harris, D. (ed.) 8th International Conference on Engineering Psychology and Cognitive Ergonomics (EPCE). San Diego, CA, USA 19 - 24 Jul 2009 Berlin, Heidelberg Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-02728-4_61
Development of a novel platform for greater situational awareness in the urban military terrain
Prior, S., Shen, S-T., White, A.S., Odedra, S., Karamanoglu, M., Erbil, M. and Foran, T. 2009. Development of a novel platform for greater situational awareness in the urban military terrain. Harris, D. (ed.) 8th International Conference on Engineering Psychology and Cognitive Ergonomics (EPCE). San Diego, CA, USA 19 - 24 Jul 2009 Berlin Springer. pp. 120-125 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-02728-4_13
Evaluating choice in universal access: an HCI example from rehabilitation robotics
Prior, S., White, A.S. and Adams, R. 2009. Evaluating choice in universal access: an HCI example from rehabilitation robotics. Universal Access in the Information Society. 8 (3), pp. 155-163.
Designing for co-design: using the product envelope model as a framework for reflection.
Bardill, A., Herd, K. and Karamanoglu, M. 2007. Designing for co-design: using the product envelope model as a framework for reflection. Proceedings of the World Conference on Mass Customization & Personalization (MCPC), Innovation and Research Conference. Cambridge/Boston, MA, USA 07 - 10 Oct 2007
Towards culture-centred design
Prior, S., Shen, S. and Woolley, M. 2006. Towards culture-centred design. Interacting with Computers. 18 (4), pp. 820-852. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intcom.2005.11.014
Product envelopes: designing positive interplay between brand DNA and customer co-designers
Bardill, A., Herd, K. and Karamanoglu, M. 2007. Product envelopes: designing positive interplay between brand DNA and customer co-designers. International Journal of Mass Customization. 2 (1/2), pp. 57-75. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJMASSC.2007.012813
Product design as a vehicle to integrate arts and sciences in design education
Karamanoglu, M., Bardill, A. and Prior, S. 2007. Product design as a vehicle to integrate arts and sciences in design education. in: Proceedings of the International Association of Societies of Design Research, Emerging Trends in Design Research, 12-15 November 2007, Hong Kong International Association of Societies of Design Research, Emerging Trends in Design Research.
Improving the mobility performance of autonomous unmanned ground vehicles by adding the ability to 'Sense/Feel' their local environment.
Karamanoglu, M., Odedra, S. and Prior, S. 2007. Improving the mobility performance of autonomous unmanned ground vehicles by adding the ability to 'Sense/Feel' their local environment. in: Shumaker, R. (ed.) Virtual Reality - Second International Conference, ICVR 2007, Held as Part of HCI International 2007, Beijing, China, July 22-27, 2007 Springer.
Strategies to improve engineering students' knowledge of emerging technologies.
Metrolho, J., Prior, S. and Silva, C. 2005. Strategies to improve engineering students' knowledge of emerging technologies. Journal of Advanced Technology in Automation, Control and Instrumentation. 1 (2), pp. 66-68.
Blending arts and sciences: gimmick or necessity?
Prior, S., Karamanoglu, M. and Bradley, M.D. 2008. Blending arts and sciences: gimmick or necessity? in: Proceedings of the higher education academy international conference on innovation, good practice and research in engineering education conference. Loughborough The higher education academy, engineering subject centre. pp. 1-12
Including design in e-manufacturing
White, A.S., Shen, S. and Prior, S. 2008. Including design in e-manufacturing. International Journal of Electronic Business Management. 6 (2), pp. 99-105.
Using music and motion analysis to construct 3D animations and visualizations
Prior, S., Chen, K. and Shen, S. 2008. Using music and motion analysis to construct 3D animations and visualizations. Digital Creativity. 19 (2), pp. 93-106. https://doi.org/10.1080/14626260802037403
Towards solving the mobility issues of unmanned ground vehicles.
Karamanoglu, M., Odedra, S. and Prior, S. 2007. Towards solving the mobility issues of unmanned ground vehicles. Gerhart, G., Gage, D. and Shoemaker, C. (ed.) Defence and Security Symposium. Orlando, Florida, United States 09 - 13 Apr 2007 Society of Photo-optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE). https://doi.org/10.1117/12.721495
Comparing the personality type of design students in the UK and Taiwan
Prior, S., Shen, S., White, A.S. and Karamanoglu, M. 2007. Comparing the personality type of design students in the UK and Taiwan. Dainoff, M. (ed.) Ergonomics and health aspects of work with computers: International Conference, EHAWC 2007, Held as Part of HCI International Conference. Beijing, China,
Control of Ship capsize in stern quartering seas
White, A.S., Gleeson, P. and Karamanoglu, M. 2007. Control of Ship capsize in stern quartering seas. International Journal of Simulation, Systems, Science & Technology. 8 (2), pp. 20-31.
Using personality type differences to form engineering design teams
Shen, S., Prior, S., White, A.S. and Karamanoglu, M. 2007. Using personality type differences to form engineering design teams. Engineering Education. 2 (2), pp. 54-66.
Usability design of a scanning interface for a robot used by disabled users
White, A.S. and Prior, S. 2007. Usability design of a scanning interface for a robot used by disabled users. in: Stephanidis, C. (ed.) Universal access in human computer interaction: 4th international conference on universal access in human-computer interaction, UAHCI 2007. Berlin Springer.
Gesture recognition for control of rehabilitation robots
Gerlich, L., Parsons, B., White, A.S., Prior, S. and Warner, P. 2007. Gesture recognition for control of rehabilitation robots. Cognition, Technology and Work. 9 (4), pp. 189-207. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10111-007-0062-3
Selecting and forming design teams
Prior, S., Bradley, M.D., Shen, S. and Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers 2006. Selecting and forming design teams. in: International design research '06 : proceedings of international design research symposium, November 10-11, 2006, Seoul. Seoul Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers.. pp. 109-114
Pleasure-based design approaches to the built environment
Bardill, A., Karamanoglu, M. and Herd, K. 2005. Pleasure-based design approaches to the built environment. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Municipal Engineer. 158 (3), pp. 183-193. https://doi.org/10.1680/muen.2005.158.3.183
The Middlesex University rehabilitation robot
Parsons, B., White, A.S., Prior, S. and Warner, P. 2005. The Middlesex University rehabilitation robot. Journal of Medical Engineering & Technology. 29 (4), pp. 151-162. https://doi.org/10.1080/03091900412331298898
Development of IMS tools for mechatronic systems
Prior, S., White, A.S., Gill, R. and Singh, M. 2001. Development of IMS tools for mechatronic systems. Pham, D., Dimov, S. and O'Hagan, V. (ed.) 17th National Conference on Manufacturing Research. Cardiff University, UK 04 - 06 Sep 2001 Bury St Edmunds, UK Professional Engineering Publishing. pp. 87-92
Advent of generic components in a mechatronic control software environment
Prior, S., White, A.S., Gill, R. and Singh, M. 2001. Advent of generic components in a mechatronic control software environment. in: Proceedings of the WSES international conference on robotics, distance learning and intelligent communication systems (RODLICS 2001) IEEE/WSES.
A CORBA paradigm for open approach to mechatronic systems
Prior, S., White, A.S., Gill, R., Singh, M. and International Association of Science and Technology for Development. 2001. A CORBA paradigm for open approach to mechatronic systems. in: Hamza, M. (ed.) Robotics and applications : proceedings of the IASTED international conference. Anaheim, CA. Acta Press. pp. 49-54
Modelling the response of masonry structures to gas explosions
Wong, C. and Karamanoglu, M. 1999. Modelling the response of masonry structures to gas explosions. Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries. 12 (3), pp. 199-205. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0950-4230(98)00058-8
Measurements and simulation of a pneumatic muscle actuator for a rehabilitation robot
Prior, S. and White, A.S. 1995. Measurements and simulation of a pneumatic muscle actuator for a rehabilitation robot. Simulation Practice and Theory. 3 (2), pp. 81-117. https://doi.org/10.1016/0928-4869(95)00010-Q
A novel pneumatic actuator
Prior, S., White, A.S., Gill, R., Parsons, J. and Warner, P. 1993. A novel pneumatic actuator. International Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics, 1993. 'Systems Engineering in the Service of Humans'. Le Touquet, France 17 - 20 Oct 1993 IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICSMC.1993.384779
Actuators for rehabilitation robots
Prior, S., Warner, P., White, A.S., Parsons, J. and Gill, R. 1993. Actuators for rehabilitation robots. Mechatronics. 3 (3), pp. 285-294. https://doi.org/10.1016/0957-4158(93)90003-K
An electric wheelchair mounted robotic arm - a survey of potential users
Prior, S. 1990. An electric wheelchair mounted robotic arm - a survey of potential users. Journal of Medical Engineering & Technology. 14 (4), pp. 143-154. https://doi.org/10.3109/03091909009083051