UWA Robotics Club

Current Projects

Fido Robot Dog

Level: Experience

Build a quadruped robotic dog. The main goal is to make it as custom-built as possible, and to be the mascot for the club.

This is a long term project.

3D Filament Recycler

Lvl: Intermediate

A new project which aims to make our club more sustainable by reducing our filament waste.

You will learn:

CAD software
Embedded Programing
PID Control
Process Automation

Electro Robot

Lvl: Intermediate

Building off the skills from the beginner projects. A medium sized robot (fits a 60 cm cube) base that can have modules attached for specific tasks.

The goal is to autonomously be able to drive, order and deliver food from the university food court.

Goals this year:

Prototype 1 of frame with motors (no permanent attachments)
Basic camera communication

RC Cars

Level: Beginner

Build a remote controlled car in teams of 3-4.

Race against other teams at the end of the year!

You will learn:

CAD software
Embedded Programing
Wireless communications
Motor Control
Circuit design

Guidance will be provided.

Card Dealer

Level: Beginner

Build a card dealer machine.

You will learn:

CAD software
Embedded Programing
Sensors and feedback
Precision Control
Basic circuit design

Guidance will be provided.

Previous Projects

Robot Coffee

Intermediate Development Project

Our coffee robot works by using a UR5 robot arm to produce a coffee shot. A wide variety of areas to improve, including mechanical, software and barista oriented work. People are urgently needed, so sign up if you want to work on a project that is currently in deployement and helping grow the club!

Self Balancing Robot

Beginner Project

Build a segway-like robot and gain basic skills in CAD design, electronic assembly and PID control systems! A good project for beginners to learn a wide range of skills.

Autonomous Ride-On Car

Outreach Project

A self driving car using GPS, PID motor control and LiDAR. This project also involves working with schools to teach students how to develop their own version of this car!

Self Watering Plant

Home Automation Project

Grow your skills by helping to develop an automated plant watering system with live data monitoring! This project will have a focus on sustainable engineering by aiming for low power consumption and renewable materials.

Smart Mirror

IoT Project

Develop an aesthetically pleasing interactive smart mirror with facial recognition. The mirror will also have voice sensing and occupancy sensing. The mirror will welcome people who come to the club room and greet known members with personalized messages.

Reactive LEDs

IoT Project

Create remote controllable LEDs that can change colour and react to songs on beat. The final goal is to make LED installations and use them for events.

Vending Machine

Refurbishing Project

Refurbish an old vending machine to sell electronic parts and snacks, integrated with an online storefront. With modular functionality for the addition of multiple vending machines in the future.

Gameshow Buzzers

Beginner Project

Learn how to make a buzzer system that can be used for events and games. A fun DIY project featuring 3D printing, LED lights, and a microcontroller.

Project Days

Every Monday

4PM - 8PM