Robotic Pumpkin Carving

Project Overview

Using a FANUC m710 industrial robot, we developed an automated system to carve Halloween pumpkins. The project combined 3D scanning, point cloud processing, and precise robot control to create an automated pumpkin carving solution.

Implementation Details

Secured pumpkin using a custom-designed spoke holder for stability
Performed 3D scanning of the pumpkin surface
Processed scan data to isolate dark regions corresponding to eyes and mouth patterns
Generated optimized tool paths for the carved features
Conducted TCP (Tool Center Point) calibration for precise control
Experimented with various RPM settings to determine optimal milling depth