Automatic Solar Wall Painting Robot
Painting walls is a challenging and labor intensive task that requires ongoing maintenance to maintain its aesthetic appeal. It requires significant time and manpower to complete. Painters often face difficulties moving around and reaching high spots, which makes the process time consuming. The system is powered by a solar panel that charges a battery, ensuring a continuous renewable energy supply. An Arduino Nano microcontroller, interfaced with CNC and other modules, controls the various components. Ultrasonic sensors detect obstacles in the horizontal, vertical, and front directions, stopping the robot's operation to ensure precision and safety. DC motors manage the robot's movement for wheels and stepper motors for vertical spray mount adjustments, while a servo motor operates the spray gun. A pneumatic diaphragm pump delivers paint from a container to the nozzle, and a potentiometer adjusts horizontal movement. The system also features a Bluetooth module for remote control. By automating the painting process, especially for high and risky exterior walls, the robot increases efficiency, reduces manpower needs, and eliminates safety hazards, making it a practical solution for both residential and industrial applications.
Authors
- Ummadisetty Yashaswini
- Kampa Lavanya
- M. N. Shashikala
- D Nagashree
- Pragathi Reddy P
Institutions
- Siddaganga Institute of Technology (IN)
- Sri Siddhartha Medical College (IN)
Publication Details
- Published
- 2025-03-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1109/icsses64899.2025.11009442
- Primary Topic
- Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Optimization
- Type
- article
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