Group Members:

James Martin

Head engineer of drive systems and video feed.

Steven Mitchell

Head engineer of communications.

Nick Rode

Head engineer of sensor array and chassis design.

Problem Background:

     n-Scientists benefit from computer assisted robots with imaging capabilities to locate “hot spots” to explore.

       -nThese robots allow researchers to analyze sites of interest that were never previously accessible to people safely.

n       -The National Science Foundation has funded scientists to utilize robots to explore the Ancient city of Ambeida in Western Egypt.

Constraints:

n       -Design a small compact vehicle, that must go up a 45 degree angle.

n       -Navigate on sand, stone, and mud-brick surfaces.

n       -Maneuver over “rubble,” and other debris.

       -nSend data to/from P-C and robot wirelessly.

Our Solution:
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n       -A “rugged” tracked vehicle, capable of traversing the desert terrain.

       -nWireless (IR) communication, image transmission, relay pods, “eggs,” to boost range.

       -n“Smart” control, to handle obstacles and navigation.

System Overview:
Concept Overview System Overview
Electrical Overview Wireless Overview

Users Manual:

Users Manual

ELM4702 - ELM Project II

Electromechanical Engineering Technology Program 
Vermont Technical College, Randolph Center, Vermont