Summary of Presentation

Some highlights:

• The final design of the components included: a robotic claw for cutting and holding plant samples, a moving camera arm that would allow the operator to see in any direction what the robot is doing from a long distance, and a scoop for taking sediment samples.

• The testing of the robot's components and propulsion were performed by Robert Rubiano and Peter Arriaza on Sandy Hook, New Jersey. The site of the testing was the observation deck located at North Beach.  Ms. McDonald supervised the testing on Thursday, March 24.
• The three components were successful, however the propulsion system could be improved.