The Nail Polish Robot

Noor Ata; Shahad Jawabreh

The Nail Polish Robot

dc.contributor.author	Noor Ata
dc.contributor.author	Shahad Jawabreh
dc.date.accessioned	2025-07-06T09:46:48Z
dc.date.available	2025-07-06T09:46:48Z
dc.date.issued	2025
dc.description.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.
dc.identifier.uri	https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11888/20160
dc.supervisor	Dr. Emad Natsheh
dc.title	The Nail Polish Robot