1. FIU Terramartian Robotics
Joel Hernandez
Alex Muller-Poitevien
Rafael Gonzalez
Michael Montan

2. NASA Robotic Mining Competition
What is it?
Rules and Guidelines.

3. Competition Examples

4. Subsystem Division Chassis Loading Hopper Unloading Hopper Movement
Control, Senses and Power (CSP)
Electrical / Power
Programming

5. Terramartian Prowler

6. Chassis Maximum Dimension: 1.5m x 0.5m x 1.0m Maximum Weight: 80kg
Material: Recycled
Aluminum

7. Movement
Chain Tread System

8. Chronology of the Tread

9. Loading Scoop

10. Unloading Hopper

11. CSP Electrical/Programming
Arduino Mega
Arduino Wifi Shield
Vex Victor 888 Motor Control
Sabertooh Motor Control
Web Camera
Xbox Controller

12. 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.

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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