Since the purpose of the project is to make an exhibit that is educating, we decided to model the actual Mars Rover used by NASA and demonstrate the tasks it performs on Mars.
Our main goal is to have the Rover navigate around the terrain using bang-bang and proportional control. We would also make our model Rover perform certain tasks that an actual Rover performs on Mars. Some examples are collecting rock samples, taking pictures, breaking rocks. We were also thinking of making a robotic arm that can be used to pick of objects.
Through the exhibit, the visitors will learn about NASA's Mars Rover mission and learn about the different control mechanisms that is used in making the Rover.
We decided that it would be easiest to make the Rover mostly out of LEGOs and use delrin for bigger structures. To build the Mars terrain, we decided to carve Styrofoam.
We are using the touch sensor and possibly brightness and ultrasonic sensors.
What will people learn from this exhibit?
How will they learn this?
What mechanisms will be used?
What sensing, feedback, and control will be used?
What physical aspects of the device will we create from raw materials?
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