Ideation and sketches of tool form and function based on tasks given in the challenge.
Initial paper prototype to work out mechanism
3D Printed prototype following mechanism and form following the paper prototype
Range of sizing for final prototypes and final design
Location of flashlight in handle configurations
Pressure-fit snap attachments of resin printed clamps for Tasks 2
Exploring the shape and strength of the clamping mechanism, and the most effective way to store the springs inside the tool.
Exploration of materiality and ways to store the flashlight.
Process photos below:
Initial set pin in protoype
Final set pin
Bag attachment to the rover to hold the tool as well as the the components of the tasks.
Trouble-shooting at the competition - adding additional compartments due to the efficiency of the previous design.
In action!
At the competition!
Additional working on rover
Pictured: working on the carbon fibre wheels and testing the steering.
Team members: Lily Nam, Benajamin Garbus, Shreya Patel, Khushi Goyal