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Robotics Projects at NAIT
David Carpenter PhD.
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NAIT- Largest Polytechnic in Western
Canada
• As a Polytechnic: Programs include degree, diploma,
certificates and apprenticeship
Second most active research
Polytechnic after SAIT
Research is applied
Research driven by industry need
Introduction and background
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NAIT has five schools:
• Research activity is carried out within the Schools.
• Activities are based on Program disciplines
• School of ICET has activities that include:
Prototyping (typically electronic and mechanical)
Sensor integration (we build systems)
Control Systems
Unmanned Ground Vehicles
Research Activity
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Facilities – Most are shared between research
staff and teaching/students
Some of the diploma programs and research centers
share facilities – relating to robotics:
• Mechanical Engineering Technology Diploma/NSMC
(NAIT Shell Manufacturing Centre)
• Nanotechnology Systems Diploma/nanoCARTS (NAIT’s
Technology Access Centre for nanotechnology)
• Electronics Engineering Technology Diploma/Electronic
Prototyping Centre
• Electrical Engineering Technology Diploma/Machines and
Drives Research Group
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For in-depth research activities:
Longer term research projects carried out by faculty and research
staff
Staff/Students
– Involvement in Robotics
Student involvement:
As part of the above
team
Shorter projects with
industry (Capstone
Projects)
Final year projects
(may have industry
input)
Other project based
courses
Competitions
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Prospective students:
NAIT hosts a number of
high-school competitions in
robotics
Prospective Students
– Involvement in Robotics
VEX
First Lego League
Skills Canada
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Prospective Students
– Involvement in Robotics
Get Set summer campus on
robotics :
5 days
Some female only
(supporting WITT)
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Robotics research activities
Combining activities such as:
Sensor integration and testing
Remote sensing
Communications, e.g.
Wi-Fi
Cell phone networks
RF
Control systems
PID
Variable frequency drives
Vector Control
Permanent Magnet Motors
Robotic Welding
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Facilities – environmental testing
A number of environmental
chambers available.
Available through NSMC or
nanoCARTS
Most are cabinet sized.
We do have:
“Big Blue”
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Facilities – clean room facilities for testing
nanoCARTS has a class 1000:
Sensor development and integration into systems
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Facilities – a number of 3D additive manufacturing
options
A number of additive manufacturing systems are available:
3D printing of polymers to allow rapid prototyping of non-
metallic parts and assemblies.
3D direct to metal printing using sintering techniques.
Some 3D scanning
capabilties are also
available.
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Facilities – electronic rapid prototyping
Electronic prototyping focused on systems integration (usually
of sensors).
Usually includes mechanical design also.
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Facilities – electronic rapid prototyping
Variety of systems available to achieve this:
Prototyping pick and place machine
Traditional pcb design and manufacturing
Reflow oven system
pcb routing machine
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Facilities – electronic rapid prototyping
Variety of systems available to
achieve this:
laser cutting systems
extensive range of cnc
systems
robotic welding
Technical staff with expertise to
use these systems efficiently.
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Electronics and Mechanical rapid prototyping
Electronic and Mechanical prototyping provides students an
opportunity to become involved in robotics.
Robotics has been a long time interest of faculty and staff.
Always a hit with students.
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Developing a Tactical Semi-Autonomous Robot for First
Responders
Initially developed for the EPS
and RCMP
Robotics system with some
autonomy:
Vision system
IR sensors
Zipper mast (3 m extension
mast)
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Field trials
•EPS field trial.
•Urban office building scenario.
•To locate a body.
•Comparison testing with Vanguard
vehicle.
•Some commendable features
•Some feedback for improvement
•RCMP field trial with CBRN team
at CFB Suffield
•Mission: to test NAIT vehicle in
chemical hazard scenario.
•Vehicle performed well during the
near 3-hour test.