Compact Rover for Remote Soil Composition Assessment
Cerberus is designed to operate in remote locations over adverse terrain. .
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Advantages to the Cerberus design include:
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4 wheel drive chassis with high ground clearance and skid steer capabilities
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Single pivot arm with extension boom
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Triple pincer claw with modular gripper pads
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Visual user feedback system
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Variable center of gravity
Cerberus
Specifications
General
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Weight: 2.4 kg
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Length: 45 cm
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Width: 27 cm
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Height: 33 cm
Drive Train
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All-Wheel Drive
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Skid Steer
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2x Motors (0.972Nm, 100 rpm max)
Extension Boom
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Length: 45 cm
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Rack and Pinion Drive
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Mounted to Single Pivot Carrier
Claw
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Weight: 0.65 kg
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Capacity: 3 Probes
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Cam Driven by Single Motor
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Rotates Inside Carrier
Project Requirements
Cerberus is a purpose-built robot designed as a competitor in Saint Mary's Univerity Design Engineering Course.
Desgin Restrictions:
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Must use the Standard VEX Robotics Kit supplied
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Robot must fit inside the starting box (30cm x 30cm x 45cm)
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Spending not to exceed $5 for robot parts and CAD$10 in remaining expenses.
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Operators must use video cameras mounted to the robot during the competition.
For more information on the competition click here.
