Purpose:

The MuNCHER (Multidirectionally Navigable and Computationally Helmed Exploratory Rover) is a 4-wheel, autonomous, Mars Rover-inspired robot with a first-person VR driving experience and a soil sampling mechanism. Over a 6-week sprint, I collaborated with four interdisciplinary engineers to develop this rover, integrating a camera and autonomous capabilities.

I designed a cost-efficient, multi-cartridge soil sampling mechatronics system for $25 using Arduino and prototyping tools. I went through with the entire implementation of this feature from analysis, design and firmware.

I also implemented object avoidance using the Jetson Nano and camera system.

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Skills:

SolidWorks (CAD, FEA), Arduino, C++, 3D Printing