Mechanical Design of ROAR Krystal Mike, Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering Dr. Phil Christensen, Mentor, School of Earth and Space Exploration Arizona State University * NASA Space Grant *

Background Daedalus –Is a student run organization who design, manufacture, and launch sounding rockets. NASA USLI Competition –Scientic Experiment ASU/NASA Space Grant Robotics Team –Work together to come up with a Scientic Experiment

Project Details Design, Build, and Test a Robot –Withstand the harsh environments of taking off in a rocket. –Survive impact as it lands back to Earth. –Has to beable to maneuver once it lands. –While recording scientific data. –Has to be completed and tested before the launch.

ROAR (Robot On A Rocket) Design –SolidWorks isometric view of just the body with no components Current machined Aluminum body

Spring Mechisnism Top view of ROAR Stage 1 in the rocket: springs are compressed. Stage 2 after landing: Springs are un- compressed to maximize stability

Goals Complete the final designs of ROAR. Start machining other components. Construct simulation props for testing. Test/analyze complete robot system. Accomplishments Concept solution to the challenge. Parts selected and ordered. Met all robot requirements and constrains. Had fun along the way while learning and thinking outside the box.

Acknowledgements Dr. Thomas Sharp Dr. Phil Christensen Candace Jackson Danielle Pies Wendy Taylor Meg Hufford Members of ASU/NASA Space Grant Robotics Team NASA Space Grant Program