In this course, I was tasked with defining, pitching and researching a Self-Sustaining system of my creation. For the duration of the semester, I worked hand in hand with a classmate to bring the idea of a solar-powered miniature robot to life. The primary purpose of the robot was to assist first responders at the scene of a crime by sensing Temperature and Air Quality data and reporting it directly to its assigned firefighter or EMT.

To compile a cohesive and presentable product, we had to control the scope of the project and meet deadlines in our research and discovery. In order to track our progress, we created a website consisting of all work and research we conducted throughout the semester. Some of the key components necessary for completion of our project can be seen below:

• A high-level diagram of the system

• In depth research of micro-scale solar panels, Temperature Sensors and C02 Sensors

• A robust analysis and determination of an optimal storage device for the harvested energy.

• A high level understanding of Maximum Power Point Tracking

• A prototype idea for a super small scale mobility apparatus for the robot

• A detailed understanding of potential tradeoffs in the system and subsections of the system.

• Reputable references

To conclude our project, we wrote a research paper describing our findings and officially briefing any hypothetical clients that would be interested in funding the development of Solar-Bots.