1. By: Jennifer Liem

2.  Hardware ◦ Head : Philip Blackman  Danny  Tony  Mune  Software ◦ Head: Stephan Fabel  Xi Hang  Jennifer

3.  Introduction  Approach  Expectations  Possible Challenges  Gantt Chart

4.  Build a robot that will perform the following functions: ◦ Map out an area. ◦ Dig/obtain as much regolith as possible. ◦ Move around or avoid obstacles in its path.  Programming ◦ Use UML to plan out the code. ◦ Create the program using C++ in Unix environment. ◦ Communicate with the TS7800 chip.

5.  NASA is challenging anyone to build a robot that will successfully navigate its way around in a box filled with regolith.  The robot will be used to excavate lunar regolith.

6.  Regolith is a type of very fine soil. It has the texture of very fine powder. http://www.markelowitz.com/regolith.jpg

7.  Unified Modeling Language ◦ A program that allows one to visually map out the classes of a program.  Uses the graphs to create prototypes and function headers. ◦ Simplifies programming. ◦ Allows for easier planning. UML by: Stephan Fabel

8.  RoHS compliant Single Board Computer (SBC).  Uses Linux 2.6.  Provides driver support.  Used with a 16 bit AC/DC converter. http://www.embeddedarm.com/products/board-detail.php?product=TS-7800#

9.  Will be using Sharp infrared sensors. ◦ It uses 3 volt signal. http://www.acroname.com/robotics/info/articles/sharp/sharp.html

10.  Brainstorming ◦ Currently brainstorming on the layout of the robot.  Simulation program. ◦ Simulate the movement of a robot. ◦ Different mapping algorithms for the robot. ◦ Use UML to plan out the program. ◦ Build the program in a Unix environment.  Build the robot and code the program.

11.  Installed Unbuntu OS and Umbrello onto the machines.  Working on creating the UML.

12.  For this semester: ◦ Have the robot built. ◦ Have the simulation program up and working ◦ Fix any debugging ◦ Prep for next semester.  Next semester: ◦ Work on the code for the robot ◦ Fix up any bugs or problems.

13.  Communication between hardware and software.  Learning new programming environment.  Staying on task

14. SeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember Creating UML Chart Programming Debugging