The rover's body was constructed from stainless steel square pipes, with a rocker-bogie mechanism
enabling it to navigate rough terrain. Four high-torque motors were used to drive the rover's
custom-made wheels, which were covered with rubber tires for enhanced traction. The arm, cut
from aluminum sheets using a CNC machine, can be controlled via both a radio transmitter and a
base computer. It is capable of lifting up to 5 kg, using linear actuators as its primary mechanism.
The rover's drivetrain and arm were controlled by an Arduino Mega, while a Raspberry Pi served
as the master controller, handling decision-making and path planning. Communication was
facilitated through omnidirectional antennas. Additionally, the rover features an in-situ testing
unit, capable of autonomously analyzing soil and air properties.
My contribution:
- Led the design and building the rover using the rocker-bogie mechanism.
- Led the control system and software sub-team to develop and implement the drive system for the rover.
- Designed and constructed a manipulator arm capable of lifting over 5 kg.
