Project number
25048
Organization
Raytheon Technologies
Offering
ENGR498-F2024-S2025
This project demonstrates how engineering can replicate the fine control and decision-making required to accurately and consistently putt a golf ball. It leverages concepts from various engineering disciplines from robotics to sensor integration and many more complex and fun learning opportunities. The goal of showing off these engineering skills and applications is to engage young students in STEM fields.
The Golf Putting Robot, fondly referred to as GoPheR, is a design project aimed at perfecting the complex human task of putting on a golf green. The system utilizes a lidar, or light detection and ranging, sensor to create a detailed map of the green. This allows the robot to assess slope, surface variations, and optimal paths for a successful putt. GoPheR also uses two on-board cameras for object recognition of the ball and flag and for alignment and tracking. The robot has on-board stepper motors to precisely adjust GoPheR’s position relative to the ball and the speed at which GoPheR’s putter contacts the ball. This simulates human-like putting motions. With these core components, GoPheR can ensure completing a hole in two putts or fewer from any point on a regulation putting green.
The Golf Putting Robot, fondly referred to as GoPheR, is a design project aimed at perfecting the complex human task of putting on a golf green. The system utilizes a lidar, or light detection and ranging, sensor to create a detailed map of the green. This allows the robot to assess slope, surface variations, and optimal paths for a successful putt. GoPheR also uses two on-board cameras for object recognition of the ball and flag and for alignment and tracking. The robot has on-board stepper motors to precisely adjust GoPheR’s position relative to the ball and the speed at which GoPheR’s putter contacts the ball. This simulates human-like putting motions. With these core components, GoPheR can ensure completing a hole in two putts or fewer from any point on a regulation putting green.