Mimicking Interface for Robotic Sorting Station

As part of my MSc studies, I worked on a project exploring the Digital Twin concept using a desktop 4-axis robot and a conveyor belt. The goal was to develop a system that classified colored cubes based on their color while displaying real-time animations and metrics through a custom-built interface. This was an initial step toward Digital Twin development, focusing on the interface component and communication protocols.

-Programmed the robot using the Dobot Python API for automated classification.
-Integrated a color sensor and developed a color classification algorithm.
-Built a real-time mimicking interface using Java in Visual Studio.
-Defined process steps and created animations to visually represent system states.
-Developed communication protocols between the interface and the Python API for real-time metrics and system monitoring.
-Enabled variable animations that adapted dynamically based on system inputs.

This project was an exciting hands-on experience in robotics, industrial automation, and real-time visualization. We presented our work in a LEAN Manufacturing class and even published a conference paper on our findings.