TEAM: Ethan Hall Michael Kelton Greg Wegman Vashisht Lakhmani R 3 (Roving Rover Robot) TEAM: Ethan Hall Michael Kelton Greg Wegman Vashisht Lakhmani
Project Abstract: The goal of this project is to design and build a miniature replica of the Opportunity, a Mars Exploration Rover. The replica will ultimately be part of an exhibit in a children’s museum in Indiana.
Project Specific Success Criteria: An ability to respond to commands from a wireless interface. An ability to autonomously avoid obstacles. An ability to auto calibrate to different enclosures. An ability to autonomously navigate to a predetermined location using echolocation and direction sensors. An ability to inductively charge the rover batteries.
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