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University of California, San Diego
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
MAE 156B: Senior Design Project
Tin Nguyen, Daniel Scuba, Aditya Singh
Final Rover Design
Final Rover Design
The final design of the Lifesaver Rover features a robust and lightweight frame constructed from 80/20 aluminum extrusions, ensuring strength and versatility. The differential bar is made of aluminum with bar joint connectors for easy adjustments. The rocker and bogie suspension system is built using aluminum tubing and brackets to provide stability over uneven terrain. For propulsion, the rover is equipped with 11.8" balloon wheels powered by REV Neo motors with a 60:1 gearbox, ensuring reliable performance across rough surfaces. This design prioritizes durability, ease of assembly, and efficient movement in challenging environments.
Project Showcase
Project Showcase
Background
Background
In disaster zones, war-torn regions, and remote environments, access to emergency medical care is often delayed or unavailable. The Lifesaver initiative from the UC San Diego Design Lab addresses this issue by developing portable, AI-enabled medical pods that can guide untrained users through life-saving procedures. To ensure reliable deployment in rough terrain, our team designed and prototyped a rugged, autonomous rover to transport the Lifesaver Pod to areas in need.
Objective
Objective
Develop a modular rover to transport medical pods in disaster affected regions
Develop a modular rover to transport medical pods in disaster affected regions
Load Requirement: Carry ≥50 lb payload
Environment Requirement: Build rover to traverse uneven terrain (gravel, sand, debris, light mud, etc.)
Modularity Requirement: Docking attachment mechanism for Lifesaver Pod
Remote-controlled operation Requirement: Must have a remote control to drive the rover
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