Testing Procedures and Results

• The location of the test was Sandy Hook's North Beach.  The reason why we chose this location was because it possesses many primary and secondary dune systems.  In addition, there is a large variety of plant life and sediment composition in this part of the hook.

Testing Procedures and Results

• Final Product:

Testing Procedures and Results

• Below are the renderings of the robot components:

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.