Rock skipping is a highly dynamic and relatively complex task that can easily be performed by humans. This project aims to bring rock skipping into a robotic setting, utilizing the lessons we learned in Robotic Manipulation. Specifically, this project implements a system consisting of a robotic arm and dynamic environment to perform rock skipping in simulation. By varying important parameters such as release velocity, we hope to use our system to gain insight into the most important factors for maximizing the total number of skips. In addition, by implementing the system in simulation, we have a more rigorous and precise testing approach over these varied test parameters. However, this project experienced some limitations due to gripping inefficiencies and problems with release height trajectories which is further discussed in our report.

翻译：岩片打水漂是一项人类可轻易完成的高度动态且相对复杂的任务。本项目旨在将机器人操作中的经验成果应用于打水漂技术，具体实现了一套由机械臂与动态环境构成的模拟打水漂系统。通过调整释放速度等关键参数，本研究期望利用该系统深入探索最大化弹跳次数的核心影响因素。同时，采用仿真实现方式能够对可变测试参数进行更严谨精确的评估。然而，受制于抓取效率不足及释放高度轨迹问题，本研究存在若干局限性，相关讨论详见完整报告。