Development of fully programmable and adjustable crane for future development of smart crane systems. Servos, steppers, DC motors, combined with electromagnets, IR sensors, and search and find algorithm are used in the system. Customized parts are designed and 3D-printed to ensure perfect fit and adjustability to the linear rail mount of the crane.

Cranes are an essential part of transporting materials in construction sites. However, these cranes that require an operator to sit so far above ground pose a safety hazard and additional cost. Automated cranes which rarely require an operator or only require one to control from a remote location will reduce the safety hazards and labor costs. These operators can then operate more sensitive and resource-intensive tasks which require human control. In this project, a crane model is built with self-searching algorithm to pick up magnetic objects and drop them to a set bin. Work is currently being done to incorporate self-compensating control system to minimize the erratic swing of the object. 

When implemented, this system will allow the object to be transported smoothly even if the object swings due to large winds or other external forces. This will significantly improve the safety hazards of a crane. Same concept can also be applied to cable car systems to provide additional comfort the for rider.