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Faculty Advisor:Erik Knudsen

Industry Mentor: Ursa Major

Summary: Four rover teams must work collaboratively to complete a series of lunar obstacles within one hour.Ìý

The first objective is for all four rovers to successfully cross a canyon that is 40 inches wide and 20 inches deep. After crossing, one rover must descend into a crater with a 45º slope and a depth of 36 inches to collect at least one pound of regolith. The regolith must then be distributed among the rovers, with each rover carrying at least a quarter pound of regolith before advancing. The final objective is to construct a semi-circular berm around a 6-foot diameter launch pad, with a minimum height of 6 inches and a reach goal of 12 inches.Ìý

All four rovers must help build a quarter of the berm, using 6 x 6 x 6-inch foam blocks located approximately 15 feet away from the pad. Each rover must fit within a 15 x 15 x 30-inch volume and weigh less than 25 pounds. Our rover, PEBBLS, is primarily designed to collect regolith from the crater and evenly distribute it to the other three rovers. After distribution, PEBBLS will also help build its section of the berm, ensuring mission success.

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