2011 Mars Rover Robotic Arm Tests

This video is for the 2011 Oregon State University Capstone Senior Project class final evaluation of project #56.

These tests are written by the Mechanical Engineering team early in Fall Term while the design is still under development and performed late in Winter term after it is fully constructed. All tests are passed and the machine performs exceptionally well. It is ready for competition in the University Rover Challenge hosted by the Mars Society, June 2-4 2011

http://oregonstate.edu/groups/osurc/urc-rover/index.php

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• robot
• arm
• osu
• oregon state
• university
• rover
• challenge
• capstone
• senior
• sr
• design
• robotic
• test

[reverbflange]

Wow, that would be amazing to go to work for NASA! Sorry for asking so many questions, but how do you get involved in these projects? Is there board postings looking for a group, etc? The more I learn about this field, the more I love it! Thanks again for the video!

[tallicafan001]

@reverbflange Any student can join. This particular organization is completely organized and run by students. This group like most student groups recruit heavily during Fall term, specifically during Connect Week (orientation week). If you go to things like the Ice Cream Social you'll see all the clubs and activities you can participate in. Or email people in the robotics club or on the Rover team.

[tallicafan001]

@reverbflange being heavily involved in these types of clubs is key to getting the job you want. My friends from this project are now working at places like NASA and SpaceX.

[reverbflange]

@tallicafan001 I am fairly nervous about the transfer to OSU. Do you think getting involved in those club projects is beneficial to job outcome after graduation? I would most likely assume so! Thanks for the replies, much appreciated!

[tallicafan001]

@reverbflange It was challenging to transition to OSU. Most of all being active in projects like the Mars Rover AND trying to do well in classes. My grades took a hit but I am now in grad school and it is all to do with being a part of club projects like this. 

[reverbflange]

@tallicafan001 Thank you! I'm really excited about this! What was your most challenging part of school (at LCC or OSU?) Very very cool rover!

[tallicafan001]

@reverbflange Yes. I to transferred to OSU from LCC. Good luck.

[reverbflange]

Did you guys get to design and build this at OSU as mechanical engineering students? I'm going to LCC right now and will be transferring to OSU majoring in ME as well, this looks VERY exciting!