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Success Not Impossible

Marcus Victor Hilario, Iniobong Ofonime, Saffia Ouali, Pragya Birla

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Problem Statement

  • Problem Statement: We propose a rover that can traverse uneven terrain, smoke-filled corridors, and other dangerous environments to find survivors, sending relevant data to a remote operator to determine whether conditions are safe enough for human rescuers.
  • Target Audience: Rescue teams
  • Themes: Natural Disaster Response Technologies
  • Importance of the Problem: Rubble Rover can help rescue crews make informed decisions regarding operation safety and priority in a disaster zone to avoid putting more lives at risk.

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Project Description

  • Solution Overview:
    • 3D-printed body, tank treads, and gears for stability
    • ESP32 eye and sensors send real-time footage to responders through a firebase database read by a React website
    • Website displays sensor data, such as gas levels and acceleration, to report current predictions
  • Unique Value Proposition:
    • Unique tank tread design for stability and adaptability to tough terrain
    • Gas sensor and vibration sensor to measure aftershocks and air quality before rescue crews arrive
    • Sends real-time data to remote operators

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Technical Description

  • Hardware Components
    • ESP32
    • ESP32 Eyes
    • Motor drivers
    • DC motors
    • Vibration sensor
    • Gas sensor
    • Talk about treads breaking
  • Software & Tools
    • Arduino IDE
    • React
    • Firebase
  • Technical Challenges
    • Overestimation of key dimensions
    • Wait time for 3D prints to complete
    • Weak chain links
      • error margins in 3D prints

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Questions