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Fishing Robot
Role:
Design, Fabrication, FEA, Mass Optimization Calculations
Timeline:
5 weeks
Tools:
Fusion360, 3D Printer, Mill
Challenge:
Create a mass-optimized mechanical system that rotates a 1 meter pole with a 3 kg"fish" 45° as fast as possible.
Process:
1. Determine goal
2. Select motor operating point
3. Generate concept sketches
4. Design chassis based on FBDs and loading cases
5. Use stress, bending and buckling equations to optimize chassis for mass efficiency
6. CAD mechanical system
7. Fabricate mechanical system
8. Test
9. Repeat steps 4-8 to make the best robot possible
Final Report:
Final Video:
Critical Acclaim:
"You have won the award for "Best Objective Performance", certificate attached. We would also have awarded you "Best Style" for your video, but we have a policy of giving only one award per team. Well done! Your legend will be long lived..."
-Prof. Steve Collins
The End!
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