College
College of Engineering and Polymer Science
Date of Last Revision
2024-06-04 07:41:54
Major
Mechanical Engineering
Honors Course
461-012
Number of Credits
2
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2024
Abstract
With the current advancements in CAD software, and precision of modern motors, we believe that a new way to communicate from hardware to software is possible. This report details the steps we have taken to attempt just that. The essential idea behind this is that modern controls for robotics are not as user friendly as they can be. The general action taken is to create an API for SolidWorks that connects it to the other necessary controller software and makes it so that a robot, and its exact current position, can be changed simply and intuitively from SolidWorks. Furthermore, the implemented software should be able to track and detect any changes made to the real-world device, and update the exact same device moves up in SolidWorks to the exact same changed metrics. The ideal outcome is a user-friendly experience that allows for intuitive and simplistic implementation and learning of robotics.
Research Sponsor
Sam Song
First Reader
Gopal Nadkarni
Second Reader
David Peters
Honors Faculty Advisor
Scott Sawyer
Proprietary and/or Confidential Information
No
Recommended Citation
Magyar, Andrew, "Development of a SolidWorks API" (2024). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1887.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1887
Included in
Applied Mechanics Commons, Computer-Aided Engineering and Design Commons, Digital Communications and Networking Commons, Electro-Mechanical Systems Commons, Navigation, Guidance, Control, and Dynamics Commons, Robotics Commons