Each divisions programmed AEV must complete several tasks, fit within the required budget, and complete several deliverables during the course of the project. Below are the four main tasks that must be completed successfully.
1. The AEV will begin at the designated starting dock (with the front wheel behind the starting line). The AEV will move forward and must stop at the gate between two sensors and pause for seven seconds while the gate opens.
2. The AEV then must proceed to the loading zone and successfully connect to the load using a magnetic hitch without excessive recoil and pause for five seconds to verify that the cargo has safely loaded.
3. The AEV will then return to the gate ensuring that the hitch does not disconnect during the elevation change. The AEV will once again pause between gate sensors for seven seconds.
4. The AEV will then continue to the starting dock, and stop past the starting line, within the designated starting dock.
Our Key Priorities
Safety – The first priorities to ensure everyone is under a safe condition.
Stability – How stable the AEV will be on the track at any required speed and any surface.
Aerodynamics – The shape or a design that reduces the drag of air while running on the track
Mass – The total mass of AEV design should be essentially light to minimize the energy cost.
Aesthetics – Visually pleasing of the AEV’s design
We will focus on refining the AEV to its best design, since cost is not a major issue as we have a enlarged budget.