Selene LUNAR Info:
Selene LUNAR, the latest of WIRED's long line of high-quality robots, is capable of completing the power cable retrieval, robot battery replacement, radio antenna repair, and core sample mining tasks. Selene LUNAR is designed to work in a lunar environment and high lunar terrain.
Selene LUNAR Specifications:
Weight: 13.89 lbs
Size: 18.75" tall x 18.5" wide x 21.5" long
Base Speed: 19.2 in/s (9" wheels)
5 DOFs: Base Translation and Rotation (3), Forklift Translation (1), Habitat Box Dispenser (1)
This year's base is small, but it is still able to support the other subsystems. The 9" wheels help with ensuring a low center of gravity and keeping the robot balanced.
The forklift design is a primary function of Selene LUNAR. This efficient system can easily perform various tasks by using this arm along with other mechanisms. The forklift uses a motor, 1/2 inch spindle, and string to move up and down.
The manipulation subsystem carries the habitat modules and deposits them in the appropriate locations. It is an important factor in our design.
These are our engineering drawings, which show the robot from multiple angles.