Mechanical
Mechanical
Our Mechanical team is tasked with creating the chassis of the Rover. The chassis is the complete body of the Rover split into sub teams: Arm, Suspension, Frame, Wheels/Motors, and Science.
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6 D.O.F. Service Robotic Arm
The arm is responsible for a variety of tasks:
Lifting heavy objects (5kg+, 11lbs+)
Manipulating switches
Typing on a keyboard
Inserting a USB stick
Frame
Our team designs the housing for all interior needs of the Rover. Using aluminum T-slots, ABS filament, and PLA filament.
Wheels/Motors
Our team designs all 6 wheels on the Rover. Given the rocky terrain, we implement a unique wheel and tread design that has been tested for optimal efficiency.
Suspension
Our team implemented the Rocker Bogie Suspension System as it gives our Rover the best mobility and movement through the rugged and rocky terrain. Our team works directly with Frame and Wheels Team for connections of parts.
Electrical
Electrical
Our Electrical team is tasked with creating the interior harness of the Rover. The harness is the brains of the Rover split into two sub teams: Controls and Communications.
Controls
Our team helps with the controls of the Rover. Our Rover is able to move by user control and autonomously by itself through motors, sensors, and coding.
Communications
Our team handles all communications between the Rover and the Base Station transmitter. We use Radio Communication, Antennas, Navigation Systems, Cameras, and potentially a drone.
Business and Marketing
Business and Marketing
Our Business and Marketing team handles all financial and branding needs. They directly assist each team and help to align our budget with URC competition guidelines.
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