The Search and Rescue Robot

This Blog was created by Philippe Pierre-Paul, Bismark Polley, Anthony Giamella and Tom O'gara. We are freshman Engineering students attending the Stevens Institute of Technology. It will follow our 6 week Search and Rescue Robot Design 2 Project.

April 16, 2009

Mid Project Engineering Challenges

Today while we were in the design lab, the group learned that the robot has to be capable of dropping two payloads at different locations, contrary to the assumed one payload requirement. As panic nealry filled the room, the group circumvented the problem through quick thinking and strong communication.

 For starters, each member presented a different solution to address the problem. Talks were heated but the final solution is a combination of the best parts  from each suggestions. Currently, the arm design is the process of being exstended to meet the new requirement of two payloads. 

In sum then, as we tackle every new challenge, we are learning that the group must come to a strong agreement and understand, plus that we will need more Dunkin Donuts Coffee. 


   

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