2011 NASA Lunabotics Mining Competition for Universities: Results and Lessons Learned

摘要

Overview: Design, build and compete remote controlled robot (Lunabot). Excavate Black Point 1 (BP-1) Lunar Simulant. Deposit minimum of 10 kg of BP-1 within 15 minutes $5000, $2500, $1000 Scholarships for most BP-1 excavated. May 23-28, 2011. Kennedy Space Center, FL. International Teams Allowed for the First Time. What is a Lunabot. (a) Robot Controlled Remotely or Autonomously. (b) Visual and Auditory Isolation from Operator. (c) Excavates Black Point 1 (BP-l) Simulant. (d) Weight Limit - 80 kg. (e) Dimension Limits -1.5m width x .75m length x 2m height. (f) Designed, Built and Tested by University Student Teams.