Project Summary

Our project focuses on robotics using the XRP platform designed by Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) to support students from Escuela Agrícola Cerrito.

The main problem we worked on is making educational robotics more accessible and affordable for an agricultural school.

The XRP robot helps solve this challenge because many of its parts can be 3D-printed, significantly reducing costs.

This project allows students to learn robotics, programming, and automation skills that can be applied to agriculture and rural development.

Why did you do this project?

We were trying to find a way to make educational robotics more accessible and affordable for students at Escuela Agrícola Cerrito.

The problem we worked on was how to implement a low-cost robotics platform that allows students to learn programming, automation, and engineering skills using 3D-printed parts.

How did you make your project or solve this problem?

First, we studied the XRP robotics platform and defined how it could be adapted to the needs of Escuela Agrícola Cerrito.

Then, we 3D-printed the required parts and assembled the robot using low-cost materials.

After that, we programmed the robot and tested its movement and basic functions.

Finally, we adjusted the design and code based on testing results to improve its performance and usability.

What did you find out?

After testing our XRP robotics project, we observed that the robot could successfully move, follow basic commands, and perform tasks with good stability. We improved the design by adjusting the 3D-printed parts to reduce friction and increase accuracy in movement. The programming tests helped us identify errors and optimize the code for smoother performance. Overall, the use of low-cost materials and iterative testing made the solution more efficient and reliable for educational use.

Why do your results matter?

Our results show that a low-cost robotics system using the XRP platform and 3D-printed parts can work effectively for educational purposes. We learned that simple design improvements and testing cycles can significantly increase performance and reliability. From this project, we can understand that affordable technology can still provide high-quality learning experiences in robotics. This makes robotics more accessible for students in schools with limited resources.

What could you do next?

We are currently working on improving our project with a stronger focus on agriculture. The goal is to adapt the XRP robot to perform basic agricultural tasks such as monitoring crops and assisting in simple field activities. We are also exploring the use of sensors to detect environmental conditions like soil moisture and obstacles. These improvements aim to make the robot more useful for real agricultural applications in Escuela Agrícola Cerrito.

References

We used information from the XRP robotics platform developed by Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) and ideas from educational robotics and 3D printing applications. We would like to thank the teachers at Escuela Agrícola Cerrito for their guidance and support throughout the project. Special thanks to S and other students who collaborated and helped during the design, assembly, and testing process of the robot.