Cobra Chicken
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- What tasks will the robot do?
The rover will be able to explore the moon, identify artifacts, pick them up with its robotic arm and place them in the storage area to bring back for further examination and studying. - What challenges/opportunities is your robot tackling?
This rover is expanding humanity’s knowledge of our natural satellite, the moon. Our nature is to explore, and this rover would provide us the opportunity to do just that. - What sensors will the robot use to help it carry on its tasks?
The rover has two sensors: an ultrasonic sensor and an infrared sensor. We have added more details of the sensors in the description. - What decisions will the AI make to help the robot?
The rover would use its camera to spot potential artifacts. This AI also has a scale in the storage unit so it knows when to go back to camp to drop off the articles found (when it’s full). - What actions does the robot do when it makes those decisions?
If the AI deemed it was indeed an artifact, it would then find the best possible route to said artifact to be as efficient as possible. When the storage unit can no longer be filled, the rover will stop what it’s doing and head back to camp. - What is your AI robot's name?
This rover’s name is called “Cobra Chicken” due to the fact that the overall shape of the robot resembles a Canadian Goose. These geese are at times referred to as “Cobra Chickens” because of the birds aggressive nature. However, our rover is not aggressive :)
Stuff included and why it’s there.
Arm
The mechanical hand on the arm opens to gather samples of moon rocks, dust, and other highly informational items to bring back to the moon base. It made of a titanium aluminium alloy, because it is strong and heat resistant.
Fusion powered battery
This is the main source of energy to power the rover. It is inside the main body of the rover to protect the battery from excessive wear and tear. It is fusion-powered because it is a clean source of energy. There has also been recent advances in that specific area, with fusion generating a net positive of energy.
Solar panels
The solar panels act as an extra source of energy in case the battery runs out mid-expedition. These solar panels are made from silicon and the support pillars are made from titanium aluminum alloy just like the arm.
Wheels
The wheels adjust to the different terrain of the moon's surface, allowing the rover in and out of craters and to go anywhere to collect the artifact the camera identified.
Ultrasonic sensors
The ultrasonic sensors are used to help the rover not hit any rocks, debris, or other items that could be damaging to the rover. It is made of piezoelectric crystals and nickel-ferric aluminum alloy.
Camera
The camera is how the control base will know where the moon rover is. The camera is made from high-stiffness carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic, polycarbonate compound containing 10-20% glass fiber, and optical lenses.
Infrared sensor
The infrared sensor is able to remember the path the rover took and reverse it so that it can follow the same path back to the moon base. This is helpful for when the rover is full of artifacts. The sensors are made from pyroelectric material, infrared filters, and fresnel lenses.
Antenna
The antenna allows for the rover to communicate with the moon base and even to earth. Communication is important because if the moon rover ever gets stuck or runs into a problem, it will be able to let the command stations know so that they can resolve the issue. The antenna is made out of aluminium because it can conduct electromagnetic waves.
Storage
The storage container stores the samples and artifacts that the arm picks up. It had sensors to detect how full the container is. When the storage unit is full of samples and artifacts it will head back to the moon base for scientists and/or astronauts to inspect. The storage container is made of tempered glass, however the back is made from an opaque material as that is where the AI controlling the opening hatch is. It also prevents any damage from occurring due to misplaced objects picked up by the arm. This allows the people on the base to see how full the rover is at a glance.
LINK TO OUR 3D MODEL: https://a360.co/3iKoVdo"