Introduction to Robotics TA - USAR Build
Introduction to Robotics TA - USAR Build
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The Urban Search and Rescue Challenge (USAR) is a challenge given in the Introduction to Robotics Course. Students are challenged to build a robot to complete a series of tasks, including several mobility and dexterity tasks. Mobility tasks include different obstacles, including simulated rubble, ramps, stairs, and tight turns. Dexterity tasks include pushing levers and rescuing simulated survivors. As a teaching assistant for the course, I was assigned the responsibility of building the course and communicating the challenge to the students.
Course Design
Course Design
This course design was one of the largest USAR courses in history. The design includes two 4'x4' modules, connected by stairs in what we called the "sky bridge." The course features slideable doors, stairs, ramps, and levers that robots could interact with.
Course Manufacturing
Course Manufacturing
During course manufacturing, we used the table saw, band saw, miter saw, CNC Router, impact drivers, and brad nail guns to assemble the course. As the only TA who was certified for Router use, I was primarily responsible for stair construction, as well as any emergency builds. For example, we realized two days before the checkpoint demo that we needed two more platforms, which I constructed in a few hours. Full assembly took place the night before the demo.
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