Autonomous Retrieval Claw
Personal project
Role
Mechanisms & controls
Feb. 2026
Tools & Technologies
Arduino
Sensors
Servos
CAD
Problem
Combine object detection, control, and a gripping mechanism for autonomous pickup.
My role
I developed the gripping mechanism and integrated the Arduino, sensor input, and servo actuation.
Outcome
A working prototype that detects and retrieves objects.
Design process
I developed an autonomous claw that detects objects on the ground and opens and closes to pick them up. The system combines Arduino control, sensor input, servo actuation, and a mechanical gripping mechanism. CAD views show the open and closed configurations, while the prototype combines the mechanism, electronics, and control in a working assembly.
Result
A working prototype that detects and retrieves objects.
What worked
The prototype brought the gripping mechanism, sensor input, and servo control together in an assembly that detects and retrieves objects.
What I learned
I learned how to combine a mechanical gripping mechanism with Arduino control, sensor input, and servo actuation. Integrating them into a working prototype helped me understand the sequence from detecting an object to gripping and retrieving it.
Other works
Have a look at my other work
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Danial Hassan
Mechanical engineering · Vancouver, BC
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