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      <image:caption>Testing of moisture system. Light turns from red to green as the plant is watered, indicating optimal moisture levels.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Manufactured shaft collar to attach omniwheels to DC motor shaft. Collar is press fit into the wheel and attaches to shaft via a set screw.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Machined aluminum brackets to secure DC motors.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Testing of first prototype. We found that in a bright room, the photo resistors we used responded better to shadows.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Bottom of second prototype.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Approximate CAD model of the testing course. The robot is intended to follow in the path of a larger vehicle that clears a path through rolling terrain. The terrain to either side of the path is rocky. Speed and robustness was tested with multiple trials on the course.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Gripper is mounted to the robotic arm for dynamic testing.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Final assembly of gripper.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Initial design concept (before object geometry was known)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>First prototype after testing (driving gear not pictured)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Second prototype (transfer gear not pictured). Several tweaks were made in between this prototype and the initial assembly pictured to the left.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Final prototype on testing stand. Had a mass of 1.1 grams and successfully held the 25 lb weight without deflection.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Isometric screenshot of the final design.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Results of SolidWorks stress analysis on the final design. Stress was maximized at the side of the supporting loops with a factor of safety of 1.6.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Model of the testing stand. The part cannot overlap with the “forbidden zone,” shown in red. The bracket can overlap with the green areas, but it cannot be used for support.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Progression of prototypes (from top to bottom) for the initial design review. The bracket used for the first testing day had a mass of 2.5 grams.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Progression of prototypes after the initial design review. Design was refined to minimize stress concentrations and reduce mass. Notable changes include shortening the bracket in order to decrease internal stresses and minimize weight.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Side view of the final design.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Front view of the base. The front and back of the base were supported by X-shaped trusses.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Side view of the base. The overhang extends approximately 6 inches, supported by a V shaped truss.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The servo motor was held in place with several strips of aluminum screwed into the bottom of the crane arm.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Delrin strip with an aluminum hook used to lift the weight.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>3D View of the testing rig. The base of the crane clamped onto the bracket in the lower right hand corner. It then passed through one of the two holes of the obstacle and lifted the weight on the rod in the upper left corner. The crane was not allowed to touch any part of the playing field except for the clamp and the weight.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Isometric view of final design.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Schematic of “rumble strip”</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Several car bodies used in previous prototypes. Our initial design had three wheels.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>New member competition for Fall 2016 semester.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Foam cross sections used to create the mold for the hull. Once the glue dried, we sanded the foam to create a smooth body that could be used for the plaster mold.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Completed new member projects. Our team’s design is on the right.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Preparing for the new member competition.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Model of initial concept.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Pads to place on top of the tiles.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Back of assembled pads. Each operator has a unique resistance value.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>All of the tile exteriors laser cut and assembled. We made 28 tiles in total.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Attaching magnets to the corners of each tile with epoxy. The magnets are centered vertically to provide a force in line with the pogo pins.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Close up of magnets. Polarity allows correctly oriented tiles to snap together in all 4 orientations.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Threading copper tape through the slots on the top and right panels of each block.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Close up of the receiving end.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Spring loaded pins are soldered to the board and then threaded through each hole.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>CAD rendering of final mass manufactured design, shown when in use on flat ground (left) and with the treads engaged for use on stairs (right).</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Testing for prototype 2. On this prototype, the box lays on the tread frame and the handle hinges upwards.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Testing of final prototype. The handle is lower on the frame to counteract the moment from loading and is adjustable to allow for users to stand upright. Additionally, the hinge was moved from the handle to the tread frame.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Variation of the design without the base. I liked the minimalist design, but the cup was much less stable.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Initial wood support structure. I originally intended to 3D print a railing for the joy-con to slide into</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Finished model. After experimenting with joy-con placement, I decided to 3D print a new support structure so the controller could sit flush with the surface.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Wooden support for second iteration. Since the first 3D printed prototype did not fit correctly over the joy-con, I attempted to mold over the wood while reprinting.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Without the support of the 3D printed piece, the wooden support snapped.</image:caption>
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