Ro-Mow Team 3

Team Members Nathan Terschak (EE), Dustin Brouwer (ME), Jordan Newhof (ME), Andy Frandsen (ME)

Problem Statement: Need  Professor Kim’s specifications  Serving as:  Customer  Mentor  Additionally, the design would also be convenient for elderly or handicapped persons  Living Independently  Ease of use

Problem Statement: Objectives Design a remote-control platform:  Should be attachable/detachable to a standard push lawnmower  Will house control system, electric motors, and battery  Can be driven via wireless controller  Does not require modifications to push mower  Autonomous (similar to iRobot® Roomba)

Christian Perspective  Design Norms  Transparency  Reproducible  Simple  Clear function definition  Caring  Safety  For making independence possible

Current Status (I)  Research  Control System Requirements  Radio-Communication Requirements  Market  Custom Made Only  DIY  Design Alternatives  Platform vs. Overhead Frame  Wireless Protocol

Current Status (II)  Obstacles  Keeping the mower blade close to the ground  Limiting user implemented modifications to the mower  Implementing reliable safety features (E-Stop)  Accomplishments  Well-defined project specifications  Market, RF, and control-system research

Questions?