Smartphone controlled robotic arm for hospital pharmacy automation

This project aims to promote safe collaboration in shared office environments using compact and user-friendly robotic arms. Unlike traditional industrial robots, the robot is lighter, smaller, and can operate safely alongside people with minimal safety precautions. Its intuitive programming interfaces enable easy configuration, whether through graphical interfaces or physical assistance. The robotic arm can handle various tasks, from simple pick-and-place operations to complex assembly, welding, or quality control tasks. This paper describes a process for developing, putting into practice, and assessing a robotic arm system that is integrated with an Arduino UNO controller and a remote-control smartphone application. We first conduct a detailed analysis of robotic arm technology, covering its components, uses, and functions. Next, we use Autodesk for design, which allows us to visualize the gripper's functioning and the arm's range of motion in detail. The robotic arm, programmed in Embedded C, can be precisely controlled. Bluetooth connectivity improves user accessibility through a smartphone application. Extensive testing guarantees system resilience, and practical evaluations direct required improvements. By sensing and distributing the necessary medication, this arm control reduces human error in the delivery of medications in accordance with doctor's prescriptions. It is used in pharmacies. This approach offers a concise framework for future research in robotic arm technology.