Collaborators: URC Mars Rover Team (RoboJackets)

Mechanical Lead for semi-autonomous rover for the University Rover Challenge.

Key Contributions

  • Led 25 engineers in the design and manufacture of a semi-autonomous rover for complex missions in simulated Martian terrain to compete in the University Rover Challenge
  • Utilized SOLIDWORKS for the development of full carbon fiber-based rocker-bogie drive train and chassis, high-precision arm, manipulator, and scientific sampling device
  • Designed and assembled 5 degree of freedom robotic arm capable of lifting a 5 kg payload
  • Created a soft precision gripper for intricate and sensitive manipulations of unknown geometries
URC Mars Rover
URC Mars Rover - Competition Vehicle
URC Mars Rover Assembly
URC Mars Rover - Full CAD Assembly
URC Mars Rover - 3D Model
URC Mars Rover - Robotic Arm 3D Model