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Industry Mentor: Ursa Major

Project Summary: Our project focuses on the design, construction, and testing of four cooperative lunar-style rovers capable of completing a series of simulated lunar exploration and construction tasks.Ìý

The key mission objectives are to navigate challenging terrain, collect simulated regolith, and build a protective berm around a mock lunar landing pad. Each rover will be designed to operate wireless and complete the full mission within 60 minutes while maintaining a weight under 25 pounds and fitting within a 15 x 15 x 30-inch volume in its stowed configuration.Ìý

The mission requires the rovers to work together to cross a 40-inch-wide and 20-inch-deep canyon, descend into a 36-inch-deep crater to collect at least one pound of regolith, and transport 6-inch blocks to construct a semi-circular berm at least six inches high. A unique feature of our design is that one rover will have towing capability, allowing it to assist or transport other rovers during difficult terrain navigation.Ìý

Our planned deliverable is a fully functional prototype of all four rovers demonstrating coordinated teamwork, autonomous task execution, and efficient mechanical design. This project aims to advance our understanding of multi-robot cooperation and demonstrate practical solutions for future lunar surface operations.