SIDDAGANGA INSTITUTE OF

TECHNOLOGY B.H ROAD, TUMKURU -

572103
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering 2024-2025

PHASE ONE PRESENTATION ON

IOT Based Pick and Place Robotic ARM with Conveyor
Belt System
Submitted by Under the guidance of
SRINIVAS S [1SI23EE418]
YESHWANTH KUMAR K [1SI23EE423] RAJESH UPPARA
SADHANA DINESH NAIK [1SI23EE413] Associate professor
SNEHA R [1SI23EE417] Dept of EEE
SIT,Tumkur-572103
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 INTRODUCTION

The advent of Industry 4.0 has revolutionized manufacturing processes,

necessitating the development of intelligent, interconnected systems.
This project focuses on designing an advanced Pick and Place Robot Arm
integrated with a Conveyor Belt System, leveraging IoT technology to
optimize operational efficiency, accuracy, and flexibility. By combining
computer vision, machine learning, and real-time sensor data, the robot
arm can identify, categorize, and precisely place objects on the conveyor
belt.
To achieve this, the system utilizes Arduino, and sensor technologies to
ensure seamless interaction between the robot arm and conveyor belt.
By harnessing the power of IoT, this project aims to enhance
productivity, improve accuracy, increase flexibility, and reduce labour
costs.
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 LITERATURE SURVEY

Robotic Arm Use As a Bomb Diffuser

Hiranmayee Panchangam (2019) (Assistant Professor Information
Technology Geek - 2019)
discusses the design of a robotic arm that can be controlled remotely
using Raspberry Pi and Python. The arm is intended for applications in
hazardous environments, such as bomb disposal or monitoring active
volcanoes. The system utilizes a personal computer for signal
processing and aims to facilitate the manipulation of objects that are
difficult to reach
Problems:
Signal Latency and Reliability: Remote control systems can suffer
from latency issues, which may hinder the precise operation of the
robotic arm. In critical situations, such as bomb disposal or
monitoring active volcanoes, any delay in response could lead to
dangerous outcomes.
 LITERATURE SURVEY

Limited Range of Operation: The current system may have

limitations in terms of the operational range, especially if it relies on
Wi-Fi or other wireless communication methods. This could restrict
the arm's usability in larger or more complex environments.
Solution:
Use of Wired Communication: While the proposed system primarily
utilizes wireless communication via the Internet of Things (IoT),
incorporating a wired communication option (e.g., Ethernet) can
significantly reduce latency and improve reliability. Wired
connections typically offer faster response times and are less
susceptible to interference compared to wireless signals.
 LITERATURE SURVEY

Enhancing Color Detection And Object Recognition In Robotic

Arms:
Dr. A. Brintha (2019) (Assistant professor at Sri Ramaswamy
Memorial Institute of Science and Technology - 2019):
Prashant Gupta presents a robotic arm capable of real-time image
processing using Raspberry Pi. This arm can identify and manipulate
objects based on their colors (RGB), demonstrating the potential for
automated sorting and handling of items in industrial settings.
Problems:
Color Detection Limitations: The effectiveness of the colour detection
system can be influenced by various factors such as lighting conditions,
surface textures, and the presence of similar colours. Variations in
ambient light can lead to inaccurate colour recognition, which may
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Complexity of Object Recognition: While the system is designed to

identify objects based on color, it may struggle with more complex
scenarios where objects have similar colors or patterns. This limitation
could hinder its ability to sort or handle items accurately in a diverse
industrial
Solution:environment.
Improved Lighting Conditions Controlled Lighting: Use consistent
and controlled lighting conditions to minimize the impact of ambient
light variations. This can involve using LED lights with a fixed color
temperature to ensure uniform illumination.
Light Sensors: Integrate light sensors to adjust the camera settings
dynamically based on the detected ambient light levels, ensuring
optimal conditions for color detection.
PROBLEM
STATEMENT :
Design and develop an efficient, accurate, and autonomous
pick-and-place robot arm system integrated with a conveyor
belt, leveraging IoT technology to optimize industrial automation
processes. The system should be capable of:
• Detecting and identifying objects on the conveyor belt in real-
time.
• Precisely picking and placing objects with varying sizes, shapes,
and orientations.
• Adapting to changing production requirements and environmental
conditions. Ensuring seamless communication and data exchange
between the robot arm, conveyor belt, and IoT infrastructure.
• Minimizing errors, downtime, and labour costs while increasing
productivity and efficiency.
 OBJECTIVE
:
• Develop a deep learning model to analyses the joints of a 4-
DOF robotic arm.
• Train the model to detect objects on a conveyor belt using
infrared (IR) sensor data.
• Develop a user-friendly interface for the model to facilitate
seamless integration into industrial workflows.
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DIAGRAM :
2x16 Line LCD Display
IOT
Internet
IR Sensor of
Things

INPUT
Microcontroller
source Servo motor 1

Motor ARM Servo motor 2

Driver Controller
Servo motor 3

Stepper Motor Servo motor 4

COMPONENT
S:
1. 4DOF Robotic Arm:
Equipped with four degrees of freedom, allowing it to
perform complex movements for effective item handling.
2. Arduino Uno Control:
Utilizes the Arduino Uno as the central microcontroller for
controlling the robotic arm's servos and processing sensor
inputs.
3. ESP8266 for Notifications:
The ESP8266 module sends notifications when the IR sensor
detects that an item has been delivered, facilitating remote
monitoring.
4. IR Sensor Integration:
The IR sensor detects when an item is in place, triggering the
COMPONENT
S:
5. 16x2 LCD Display:
The LCD displays real-time status updates, such as
“Picking Item,” “Placing Item,” and “Item Delivered,”
enhancing user interaction and monitoring.
6. Real-Time Operation Feedback:
Provides immediate feedback through the LCD and
notifications, allowing users to track the robotic arm's status
without direct observation.
 New features
:
• Change in speed due to advance microcontroller (due to single chip or everything).
• Improved in notification using blynk.io which help notify as soon as possible with Api
key.
• Improved in rotations of servo motor with proper calibration which can be re-
programmed and altered
• We can see the function running in dashboard on blynk.io platform.
• Built using affordable and readily available components, making it an economical
solution for automation tasks.
• Enables monitoring of operations from a distance through Wi-Fi notifications, which
is
particularly useful in remote or hard-to-reach setups
 REFERENCE
:
1. Spong, M.W., Hutchinson, S., & Vidyasagar, M. (2006). Robot
Modeling and Control - This foundational book explains kinematic
modeling and control for robotic arms, providing mathematical models
for joint movements and trajectory planning.
2. Slotine, J. J. E., & Li, W. (1991). Applied Nonlinear Control – Explores
advanced control techniques, including those applicable to robotics,
such as adaptive control and feedback linearization.
3. Rudresh H.G and Prof. Shubha. “Colour Sensor Based Object Sorting
Robot”, International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology
(IRJET), e-ISSN: 2395-0056, Volume: 04 Issue: 08, Aug -2017.
4. Y Zhang et al[2019] "IoT-Based Intelligent Pick and Place Robot Arm
with Computer Vision" by Y. Zhang et al. (2019) - This paper presents an
 REFERENCE
:
5. Saranya .L, Srinivasan and Priyadarshini’s. “Robotic Arm For
Pick & Place Operation Using Matlab Based On Ofline Surface
Clustering Algorithm”, International Journal Of Research In
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5, Pg.: 32-37 May 2017.
6. Their study was focused on identifying maximum number of
objects picked and placed by robotic arm within shorter period of
time. They do so by image processing algorithm using MATLAB
software.
7. Dharma Nagari Vinay Kumar Reddy. “Sorting of Objects Based
on Colour By Pick And Place Robotic Arm And With Conveyor Belt
Arrangement”. International Journal of Mechanical Engineering And
 REFERENCE
:
8. Kumar Et Al[2019)-"Design and Development of IoT-Based Conveyor
Belt System with Pick and Place Robot Arm" by A. Kumar et al. (2019) -
This study focuses on designing and developing an IoT-based conveyor
belt system integrated with a pick and place robot arm.
9. Ravikumar Mourya, Amit Shelke, Saurabh Satpute. “Design and
Implementation of Pick and Place Robotic Arm”. The purpose of this
project is to design and build a pneumatic arm that can pick up and
position cylindrical objects. They get to the conclusion that the manual
defect control and direction control valve regulate the arm.
10.M.A.Khan Et Al[2020]:Real-Time Object Detection and Pick-and-
Place Operation Using IoT-Based Robot Arm" by M. A. Khan et al.
(2020) - This research proposes a real-time object detection and pick-
and-place operation using IoT-based robot arm.
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