DESENVOLVIMENTO DE UM ROBÔ MÓVEL CONTROLADO POR ARDUINO NA CULTURA MAKER

Abstract

This article aims to present a project for developing a robotic cart. Robotics has proven to be a highly versatile tool due to its multidisciplinary nature, becoming increasingly common in various fields, handling diverse equipment. Despite its prominent role in industries, where it operates on factory floors to streamline production activities, robotics remains a focus of extensive research to enhance its effectiveness further. In academic settings, robotics facilitates the transition from theory to practice, allowing students to engage in the

construction of manipulator or mobile robots, as is the case with this research. Accordingly, a prototype mobile robot was built in a learning environment using readily available components and the Arduino Integrated Development Environment (IDE). The vehicle was equipped with motors, sensors, and an ESP32 microcontroller enabling effective programming and control of the cart. The system was designed to demonstrate the integration of hardware and software in robotic applications, providing a versatile and cost-effective platform for robotics learning and experimentation. The results indicate the feasibility and ease of programming mobile robots using the ESP32 platform and Arduino IDE, leveraging the availability of low-cost hardware to apply and enhance robotics skills.