Robotics Design Team @ NYU VIP (NASA RMC)

I served as the Mechanical Engineering Locomotion Team Lead for NYU’s Robotics Design Team, where we designed, prototyped, and tested a lunar excavation robot for NASA’s Lunabotics Challenge (NASA RMC). NASA RMC is an annual challenge that simulates autonomous mining on the Moon.

My Role & Contributions

Locomotion Team Leadership: Lead a sub-team of 7 students, overseeing design decisions, managing task delegation, and conducting technical reviews to ensure progress and quality.
Locomotion Design: Engineered the robot’s wheel and drive system to navigate lunar regolith simulant, focusing on traction, weight, and motor efficiency.
CAD & Simulation: Used Onshape for design and structural modeling, and ran stress/motion simulations to validate designs before fabrication.
Mechanical Fabrication: Manufactured custom components, including the chassis and wheel assemblies, through metal machining techniques and 3D printing.
Cross-Team Collaboration: Coordinated with software and systems teams to integrate mechanical systems into the overall robotic platform.

Final Assembly

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Locomotion System Testing

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