Objective

Develop an autonomous LEGO system capable of folding an A4 paper into a paper airplane and launching it within one minute, addressing the need for efficient and safe automated operation.

Process

• Designed and laser-cut the acrylic frame
• Programmed five sensors (color, touch, ultrasonic, gyro, and motor encoder) using RobotC to enable:
• Motor speed adjustment
• Jam detection
• Hand detection near pinch points to prevent injuries
• RobotC programming
• AutoCAD

Result

• Successfully created a robust system that folds and launches paper airplanes within 15 seconds—75% time saved
• Implemented sensor-triggered activation for folding and launching
• Demonstrated mechanical system reliability across 20 demonstrations