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C4RL (Carl)
"What tasks will the robot do?
- The tasks our robot will perform include Picking up rock samples as well collecting data. Our mic will help us record any sound data, and our camera will videotape the rover’s surroundings to collect video data. It has infrared sensors near the bottom of the design to identify different materials it can collect, and ultra-sonic sensors to detect things around the rover. Essentially, it will collect samples using the tools it is provided with.
What challenges/opportunities is your robot tackling?
- The robot can use its sensors to KNOW what to collect as a sample, as well as navigate the surface of the moon. It will not get stuck easily, as it has big wheels to better travel the rocky moon floor.
What sensors will the robot use to help it carry on its tasks?
- The infrared sensor will be used to detect materials and possible samples, and the ultrasonic sensor will be used to detect obstacles in the path, so it can navigate properly.
What decisions will the AI make to help the robot?
- The AI will be able to decide which directions to move in, if faced with obstacles, as well as which samples to collect, and determine what data to communicate back with the space station.
What actions does the robot do when it makes those decisions?
- The robot can send information back to the station, it can also use its extendable arm to pick up samples to collect information from. The extendable neck will allow it to see above and behind obstacles, as well as look behind itself.
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