FIU Terramartian Robotics Joel Hernandez Alex Muller-Poitevien Rafael Gonzalez Michael Montan
NASA Robotic Mining Competition What is it? Rules and Guidelines.
Competition Examples
Subsystem Division Chassis Loading Hopper Unloading Hopper Movement Control, Senses and Power (CSP) Electrical / Power Programming
Terramartian Prowler
Chassis Maximum Dimension: 1.5m x 0.5m x 1.0m Maximum Weight: 80kg Material: Recycled Aluminum
Movement Chain Tread System
Chronology of the Tread
Loading Scoop
Unloading Hopper
CSP Electrical/Programming Arduino Mega Arduino Wifi Shield Vex Victor 888 Motor Control Sabertooh Motor Control Web Camera Xbox Controller
Global Learning Several universities around the world participate in the competition. Create manual in English, Spanish, and German. The research on the Martian regolith may be capable of being implemented to various minerals found on earth. Publish a paper of our design and results.
Budgeting Subsystem Total CSP 939 Unloading Hopper 268 Movement 192 510 Chassis 100 Lodge / Food 1200 Transportation 650 Total Robot Price 2009 Total Project Price 3859
Standards Used IPC (Association Connecting Electronics Industries) Circuits, circuit boards, electronics AMT (Association for Manufacturing Technology) Manufacturing of tread system, hopper… CEA (Consumer Electronics Association) Xbox controller NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) Motors, batteries ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) Design of loading scooper
Conclusion and Next Steps SolidWorks Manufacturing Drawings Stress analysis of all parts Chassis Modifications Order and prepare parts for assembly Begin programming the Arduino board