Group Q- Automatic Ball Launching Entity

Authors

Zachary White, Washington University in St. LouisFollow
Tim Grote, Washington University in St. LouisFollow
Joshua Norlin, Washington University in St. LouisFollow

Publication Date

Fall 12-9-2017

Document Type

Final Report

Problem Statement

The goal of the project is to create a machine that can track and aim at a target and deliver a tennis ball at a safe speed. The machine can be calibrated to ensure accurate aim. The application of the product is for entertainment and sports training, with calibration being able to be used to make easy shots for fun, and difficult shot for training. The device uses a two-axis rotation, allowing it to aim up/down and left/right. The device uses a microprocessor to calculate aim based on position of target and knowledge about the strength of the firing mechanism.

Author's School

McKelvey School of Engineering

Author's Department

Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science

Class Name

Mechanical Engineering Design Project (MEMS 411)

Recommended Citation

White, Zachary; Grote, Tim; and Norlin, Joshua, "Group Q- Automatic Ball Launching Entity" (2017). Mechanical Engineering Design Project Class. 77.
https://openscholarship.wustl.edu/mems411/77