Testing Procedures and Results

• The final solution of the components are depicted in the photographs below. (Photos courtesy of Robert Rubiano and Peter Arriaza).

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.

Status Report 3/14

We have almost completed the project! All we have left to do is finish the claw! Then, we will test out our project in a real dune environment.  Finally, we add the camouflage to the robot.

Status Report 3/4

Unfortunately, I have not been able to complete the blade design because my partner PA has not been in class.  I hope to accomplish our plans next week.

Status Report 3/3

This Friday, we hope to have the claw blade accomplished.  In addition, we hope to make some minor adjustments to the robot to make sure that pieces don't become loose or get stuck.  Then, after the robot is completely done, we want to take it out into the dunes for a test run to make sure that it works.  Finally, my partner PA and I will construct the camouflage suit for the robot to help it blend into the environment.