WALKING ROBOT

Course:

ENGS 76

Machine Engineering

Date:

Fall 2015

Team Size:

3

Key Responsibilities:

Chassis Design & Manufacturing

Gearbox Design

Translational Mechanism Analysis

Skills:

Certified Solidworks Associate

Machining (Mill, Lathe)

Motor Analysis

CHALLENGE: To design a joystick-controlled machine that cannot employ wheels for locomation and can navigate through an obstacle course.

 

Our team (Peter Lobel, Sean Howe & I) placed third out of eleven teams on competition day. 

 

From Left to Right: Front View, Top View, Side View

WATCH THE ROBOT IN ACTION:

 
 

PATHWAY TO SOLUTION:

Below is a slideshow of key stages in the design process. For a more detailed process, feel free to check out my design journal.