The Nail Polish Robot
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Date
2025
Authors
Noor Ata
Shahad Jawabreh
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Abstract
The Polish Nail Robot represents a significant innovation in the beauty and personal care
industry, addressing the need for precision, efficiency, and convenience in nail care. With
the increasing demand for personalized beauty services, this project aims to revolutionize the
traditional manicure process by automating nail painting, drying, and removing nail polish.
The goal is to design an intuitive interface for ease of use by individuals, thus providing a
consistent and high-quality manicure experience.
The methodology involves several key phases. First, comprehensive research is conducted to
understand the requirements and challenges in automating the manicure process. The robot’s
design includes sensors to detect and track finger motion, an OAK-D camera to capture and
process images, and an Arduino Mega for control. A Delta mechanism with three stepper
motors (NEMA17) is used to precisely control the movement of the nail polish brush in x, y, z
coordinates. Additionally, a fan is incorporated to dry the nail polish quickly and safely, while
a DC motor is employed to remove nail polish efficiently.
To enhance the user experience, the system includes an RGB light strip that changes color
based on the selected nail polish, an LCD, keypad, RFID for secure operation, and a speaker
for audio feedback. The user interface is being built to allow users to easily control the robot.
This project is unique, as no existing applications or robots at An-Najah National University
automate the entire manicure process, including painting, drying, and removal of nail polish.