Samuel Ng Portfolio
Autonomous Color Recognition Follower Robot
Y1T2, Aug 2023 -Mar 2023
1 / What
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Put together and code a prototype that can recognize and follow a preset color autonomously
2 / How
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Utilized Parallax P1 Microcontroller provided
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Integrated Mecanum wheels to improve maneuverability and achieve omnidirectional movement.
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Integrated Pixy2 Camera, allowing for color recognition
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Integrated Emergency stop button, and using Time-of-Flight and ultrasonic sensors for safety
3 / Key takeaways
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Integration of Pixy2 Camera for object Recognition
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Utilization of multi-core processing of microcontroller​
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Communication between separate mico-controller and processor
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Importance of Operational safety
Skills utilized: Electrical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering -
Grab & Kick robot
Y1T2, Aug 2023 -Mar 2023
1 / What
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Design, manufacture and assemble a subsystem to grab and kick a ball, and installing it onto the pre-existing playform
2 / How
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Conceptualize and design the grab and kick motion should be (e.g. grab, scoop, lift, flip push)
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Create a rough and detailed design to guide production
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List down materials needed​
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Fabricate and produce prototype
3 / Key takeaways
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Conceptualizing and designing subsystems
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Creating a Bill-Of-Material(BOM) List
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3D modelling using Solidworks
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​Understood benefits and limitations when 3D printing parts of subsystems
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Adaptability when faced with issues during fabrication
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Integration of subsystem onto platform
Skills utilized: Electrical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering -
