Mechanical Design Review and Re-Design of a Warehouse Robot
This project focused on reviewing and improving the mechanical design of an autonomous warehouse robot before further prototyping and production.
The work included evaluating the robot’s overall mechanical architecture, frame construction, drive system, wheel arrangement, component placement, service access, assembly sequence, and manufacturing feasibility. Key risks related to strength, stability, tolerances, part count, maintenance, and production cost were identified.
Based on the review, critical components and assemblies were re-designed to improve reliability, simplify manufacturing and assembly, reduce unnecessary complexity, and make the robot easier to service.
The project included 3D CAD development, mechanism design, design for manufacturing and assembly, tolerance considerations, prototype evaluation, and preparation of production-ready components and drawings.