🌱 Wallbot System Development

Wallbug Landing Page
https://dylan-pk.github.io/Wallbug/

The Wallbot System Development project aims to further develop and improve the current Wallbot into a fully functional demonstration platform.
The Wallbug Team is responsible for the design and implementation of Wallbot.

The system is designed to traverse vertical surfaces and demonstrate its role as a plant surveying robot, equipped with on-board sensors to monitor plant health and density.

The end goal is to deliver an investor-ready demo unit that showcases technical capabilities, safety, and public appeal, while also serving as a stepping stone for smart city green wall technologies.

Refurbish and integrate Wallbot components into a reliable demonstration unit.
Enable vertical traversal with wireless control and safe actuation.
Collect and display plant health data through onboard camera systems.
Improve aesthetics, safety, and UI for engaging demonstrations.
Supply handover packages (CAD, code, documentation) for scalability.

In-Scope
- Wallbot movement and motor control
- Wireless communication and control
- Sensor integration and visual output
- Mechanical shell redesign

Out-of-Scope
- Weather proofing for winch system
- Z-axis climbing
- Wind resistance at high altitude
- Complex manipulation (e.g., pruning)
- Renewable charging integration

Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
- Cable management system
- Pre-planned movement demonstration
- Modular, reusable subsystems
- Camera data displayed on external monitor
- Wireless communication
- Plant health detection (3 colour stages)

Stretch Goals
- LED-based visual feedback
- Autonomous docking/recharging
- Autonomous movement
- Single-press full demo sequence

UI (D.1): Displays onboard sensors
Functioning Demo (D.2): Pre-planned movement + wireless comms
Mechanical Shell (D.3): Improved cable management + durability
Documentation (D.4): Full technical + handover docs
CAD (D.5) & Code Files (D.6): Provided at handover

Mechanical: Shell redevelopment, winches, housing, safety systems
Electrical: Motor communication (CANBus), wiring, load cells, control panel
Mechatronics: Motor control (speed/motion), path planning, stability
UI: Wireless control, real-time sensor display

Clone the repository:
bash git clone https://github.com/dylan-pk/Wallbug.git cd Wallbug
Install dependencies:
bash pip install -r requirements.txt
Run the Wallbot UI demo:
bash python ui/main.py

The Wallbug Team

Name	Role	Responsibilities
Anika Roth	Electrical Lead	Electrical design, embedded systems, wiring
Anton Cecire	Interface Lead	UI design, interface integration
Benjamin Cooper	Movement Lead	Wallbot movement, subsystem integration
Connor Williams	Industrial Comms Lead	Motor communication (CANBus), firmware/software comms
Dylan Purbrick	Team Lead	Organisation, documentation, client liaison
Fadi Alameddine	Mechanical Design Lead	Mechanical design, CAD, prototyping

Extended Contributors

Dana – Winches & Mechanical Actuation
Adithya – External Student, Wallbot Project Management Support

Client

Marc Carmichael – Client (UTS Robotics Institute, Head Tutor DMMS)

Project Coach

Roy Wang – Project Coach

All supporting materials, including CAD files, technical documentation, and meeting records, will be organised within the DMMS MS Teams dedicated Wallbot System Development Channel.
Critical files such as ROS packages and further code elements will be stored within their respective folders.