Currently I am doing my lab rotations With Dr. MeiLin Chan, but would like to continue to do so throughout my time as a graduate student. The current project I am working on involves a 6DOF robotic arm, specifically the Braccio arm through Arduino. The goal of my project is to develop an algorithm to allow for ease of use and the ability to adapt to its surroundings.

My initial research has been about the theory behind it and basic coding to get the arm to work properly. I have been able to develop my own unique controller that moves each degree, as well as some basic hardline coding. Currently I am trying to develop a more advanced controller so that it may move more easily along the three main planes (x, y, z) and position itself using some functions I have been writing up.

In the future I hope to be able to use a more advanced robotics software called RoboDK to better hardline code specific functions, then train an algorithm based on those movements to adapt to its surroundings to better accomplish its goal. I need to figure out if I want to use a sensor, or code in a specific plane to better adapt upon.