Summary
This team’s project integrates a UR5 robotic arm with an OptiTrack motion capture system under a ROS2 framework to automate material testing procedures. The UR5 receives real-time 3D coordinates from OptiTrack to precisely position and release a test apparatus onto a designated target. It also identifies the location of a force gauge using marker tracking and autonomously performs a pull test to measure mechanical properties. This setup enables accurate, repeatable, and fully automated testing workflows, minimizing human intervention and improving data reliability.