NASA Ninth Annual Robotics Mining Competition -- Embry-Riddle Team Moon Pi
This is the official page of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Robotic Mining Competition Team. Robotic Mining Competition is a NASA sponsored event where collegiate teams must design and build Martian rovers to excavate regolith (soil). The complexities of the challenge include the abrasive characteristics of the BP-1 regolith simulate, the weight and size limitations of the robot, and the ability to tele-robotically or autonomously control the robot from a remote mission control center.
03/03/2020
For today's we are featuring Scott Rudkin! This is his 2nd year on the team: in previous years he has been on the electrical sub-team. "Robots are the pathfinders of human space exploration, thinking about how one day I could contribute to these systems to benefit space exploration inspires me everyday to advance my skills and learn more about robotics."
02/25/2020
For today's we are featuring Megan Hofer! This is her first year on the Mechanical team. “I fell in love with robotics around the sixth grade when we were learning about astronomy in science class, I was amazed by the mars rover and hubble space telescope and anything related to space. When I learned that a career in robotics could actually lead to me working on things such as those, I couldnt let the idea go and have wanted to be an Engineer in the robotics field ever sense!”
02/10/2020
For today's we are featuring Jonah Kohlmeyer! This is his 2nd year on the team; in previous years he has been a part of the mechanical sub team. “Robotics to me is the extension of every explorer, the form in scientists can reach out into the places they cant go today so that tomorrow we might be able to.”
02/04/2020
For today’s we are featuring Christopher Angland. Christopher is pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering. This is his first year on the Electrical subteam! “I’ve liked robots ever since I saw the movie Robots when I was a kid. I hope to one day transfer my brain into a robot once my body starts deteriorating.”
01/27/2020
For today’s we are featuring Alex Nicole Smith. Alex is pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering with a track in robotics. This is her first year on the Software subteam!
11/18/2019
For todays we are featuring Connor Scala! This is his 4th year on the team; he has been a key member of mechanical all 4 years. "I like the idea of the competition and I want to get experience with working with different people on the same project." RMC: Lunabotics 2020, NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach Campus, NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
11/11/2019
For today's we are featuring Liz Bosch! This is her second year on the team; in previous years she has been on the Mechanical team, and now she is part of Mechanical and Logistics. “Working hands-on is my favorite part of robotics because it is amazing being able to assemble piece by piece something of our creation.”
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach Campus, NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA's Kennedy Space Center, RMC: Lunabotics 2020
11/07/2019
For todays we have Explore 23 (S 55C)! Explore 23 launched on November 6, 1964 on a Scout X-4 rocket. Explore 23's mission was to measure micrometeoric pe*******on. Operating in LEO the mission lasted a year with the craft remaining in orbit until June 29, 1983. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach Campus, NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA's Kennedy Space Center, RMC: Lunabotics 2020
11/04/2019
For today's we are featuring Pedro Galindo! This is his first year on the team and is working on vision software for the robot. "I enjoy robots because it allows me to see how an entire system functions and moves around in different environments." Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach Campus, NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA's Kennedy Space Center, RMC: Lunabotics 2020
10/30/2019
For todays we have the 1985 launch of STS-61-A also called D-1. This launch was the first space shuttle mission to be largely financed and operated by another country West Germany. This mission also holds the record for the largest crew with eight members aboard the shuttle for the whole mission. The mission contained 75 experiments relating mostly to microgravity. NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach Campus, RMC: Lunabotics 2020
10/28/2019
For today's we are featuring Marc Lopez! This is his fourth year on the team: in previous years he became a vital member for the mechanical subsystem in that time having been the mechanical lead last year and this year being the lead designer of the Cody system. “I like a good challenge, fixing things and being creative, I love engineering cause we get to make that which never was and fix problems along the way. Designing a robot to mine on the moon? How could I not be part of it!”
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach Campus, NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA's Kennedy Space Center
10/23/2019
For today's we have the launch of the Harmony Module for the ISS aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery mission sts - 120! The Harmony module is 14 ft wide and 24 ft long and serves as the U.S. astronauts crew quarters. NASA's Kennedy Space Center, RMC: Lunabotics 2020, NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach Campus