Rover on a Chip (ROACH) Debris Utility & Solar Shell Technology (DUSST)

Author(s) Information

Joshua Aaron Tuttobene, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis ObispoFollow
Jacquelyn Rose Banh, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis ObispoFollow
Nathan Christopher Chapman, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis ObispoFollow
Tanner Casey Wells, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis ObispoFollow

College - Author 1

College of Engineering

Department - Author 1

Mechanical Engineering Department

Degree Name - Author 1

BS in Mechanical Engineering

College - Author 2

College of Engineering

Department - Author 2

Mechanical Engineering Department

Degree - Author 2

BS in Mechanical Engineering

College - Author 3

College of Engineering

Department - Author 3

Mechanical Engineering Department

Degree - Author 3

BS in Mechanical Engineering

College - Author 4

College of Engineering

Department - Author 4

Mechanical Engineering Department

Degree - Author 4

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Date

6-2024

Primary Advisor

Kerry Lane, College of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Department

Abstract/Summary

The Rover on A Chip project’s Debris Utility and Solar Shell Technology team’s final design is outlined in this document. Starting with the design of our system, this document highlights important progress made since the Critical Design Review and fully describes our final design and verification of our final prototype. We then justify these design choices by testing multiple functionalities and conditions to ensure they will meet all of our specifications. Next, we describe in detail our procurement manufacturing method for the project. Lastly, we wrap up by discussing recommendations and the next steps for the project moving forward.

Since the CDR, we have finalized the design of the solar shell structure to the curved structure without ribs. Our shell structure has also been split into quarters to allow for easier and cheaper manufacturing via 3D printing. Quarter shell prints were used to execute all verification and validation tests. Our final prototype has been manufactured and assembled. This version is implemented onto the rover chassis and all solar cells are electrically wired for power collection.

All of these developments bring us closer to our goal of an affordable, compact, and reliable scientific exploration and research of Mars and similar terrestrial bodies by private companies and scientific institutions instead of being limited to only government-subsidized mega-institutions.

URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/mesp/755