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Master's Thesis
Author of thesis: Bc. Petr Pluskal
Acad. year: 2025/2026
Supervisor: doc. Ing. Stanislav Věchet, Ph.D.
Reviewer: Ing. Jan Králík, Ph.D.
This master's thesis deals with the design and implementation of a drive unit and a fully functional prototype of a walking robot limb. The introduction analyzes the requirements for the joints of dynamic robotic systems, emphasizing high torque, compactness, and mechanical compliance. Therefore, the modern concept of Quasi-Direct Drive (QDD) actuators was utilized for the implementation. Within the scope of the thesis, brushless (BLDC) motors Eagle Power and Steady Win were selected, compared, and tested in combination with the ODrive S1 controller. To facilitate the parameterization and calibration of the FOC control, a custom graphical user interface (GUI) was developed in Python. The practical output of the thesis is a robotic limb with three degrees of freedom, manufactured using 3D printing (PETG material), and driven by HTD 5M timing belts with implemented linear tensioners. Feedback and control via the CAN bus are provided by an ESP32 microcontroller and AS5600 absolute magnetic encoders. Forward and inverse kinematics in a 2D plane were successfully tested on the prototype. Final experimentation demonstrated the functionality of the system but also revealed the hardware limits of the shoulder motor during dynamic loading and manipulation with a 1.5 kg payload. The thesis thus forms a reliable foundation for the further development of modular robotic platforms.
Walking robot, BLDC motor, QDD actuator, CAN communication, 3D printing.
Date of defence
16.06.2026
Result of the defence
Defended (thesis was successfully defended)
Grading
B
Process of defence
Při obhajobě student nejprve prezentoval svoji diplomovou práci, následně byly přečteny posudky a student odpovídal na dotazy oponenta. Poté byly členy komise položeny následující otázky: Jaké jsou požadavky na zátěžný moment? Jaké snímače polohy byly použity? Dělal jste i nějaké pevnostní výpočty? Jaký má vliv převodovka na moment setrvačnosti? Obhajoba byla komisí hodnocena jako velmi dobrá.
Language of thesis
Czech
Faculty
Fakulta strojního inženýrství
Department
Institute of Solid Mechanics, Mechatronics and Biomechanics
Study programme
Mechatronics (N-MET-P)
Composition of Committee
RNDr. Vladimír Opluštil (předseda) doc. Ing. Robert Grepl, Ph.D. (místopředseda) doc. Ing. Jiří Krejsa, Ph.D. (člen) doc. Ing. Radoslav Cipín, Ph.D. (člen) Ing. Dalibor Červinka, Ph.D. (člen) Ing. Michal Bastl, Ph.D. (člen) Ing. Peter Zavadinka, Ph.D. (člen) doc. Ing. David Fojtík, Ph.D. (člen)
Supervisor’s reportdoc. Ing. Stanislav Věchet, Ph.D.
Grade proposed by supervisor: A
Reviewer’s reportIng. Jan Králík, Ph.D.
Grade proposed by reviewer: A
Responsibility: Mgr. et Mgr. Hana Odstrčilová