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Creation Date
4-24-2025
Description
The advancement of remote-controlled (RC) vehicle technology has significant implications for extraterrestrial exploration and terrestrial applications. This research project aims to design, develop, and test an advanced RC vehicle for participation in NASA's Human Exploration Rover Challenge (HERC), specifically within the Remote Operated Vehicular Research (ROVR) division. Utilizing an engineering design methodology, the project follows an iterative process of conceptualization, prototyping, testing, and refinement to develop a highly functional and reliable RC vehicle. The research objectives include enhancing vehicle durability, optimizing terrain navigation capabilities, and integrating mechanisms for scientific task execution such as sample collection and environmental monitoring. The methodology involves a systematic literature review, computer-aided design (CAD) modeling, prototype development, and physical trials under controlled conditions. The expected outcomes include the development of a robust RC vehicle capable of traversing complex terrains while performing mission-relevant tasks with precision. Findings from this research will contribute to the broader field of remote vehicle operation, offering potential applications in planetary exploration, search-and-rescue operations, and automated field research.
Keywords
SWOSU Research Fair, Research and Scholarly Activity Fair, Scholarly Activity, Research, Student Research, Research Fair