College
College of Engineering and Polymer Science
Date of Last Revision
2023-05-06 08:06:39
Major
Mechanical Engineering
Honors Course
MECE 461-74881
Number of Credits
4
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2023
Abstract
The objective of our research project is to develop a lab testbed composed of a curved surface to represent a spacecraft hull, a mobile robot equipped with repair tools, and a robotic arm equipped with a laser 3D scanner. This project is part of a larger grant to the University of Akron from Space Force and Air Research Labs. The lab testbed developed in this project will be used to assist in creating and testing a software and algorithm to inspect and repair spacecraft while in orbit. The project will involve researching spacecraft hulls to create an accurate simulation bed, using the gathered information to design a testbed complete with all components found on the outside of a spacecraft, researching and designing a mobile robot to traverse the hull surface, and implementing the use of the 3D scanner by creating a gripper to allow the robotic arm to use the scanner.
Research Sponsor
Dr. Ajay Mahajan
First Reader
Kayla Dremann
Second Reader
Motaz Roshdy
Honors Faculty Advisor
Dr. Scott Sawyer
Proprietary and/or Confidential Information
No
Recommended Citation
Greene, Emily; Orosa, Ashton; Patek, Julia; and Doty, Nathan, "Space Force Design Project" (2023). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1699.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1699
Emily Greene's Cover Sheet
AOrosa-WHC-Honors Research Project Proposal Cover Sheet.pdf (811 kB)
Ashton Orosa's Cover Sheet
Space Force Research Project Signed WHC HRP.pdf (90 kB)
Signature Page
Included in
Computer-Aided Engineering and Design Commons, Engineering Mechanics Commons, Robotics Commons, Space Vehicles Commons