Testing Results

This section includes the lab deliverables and what was discovered about the AEV in each laboratory [1].

Testing is an important aspect is seeing how the AEV does in the rail, where is Columbus the Joules spent would be much greater and it is important to reduce on a little scale, which would have adverse effects when the power spent goes up.

The first laboratory tested the motors of the AEV by running code 1 and observing the motors spin.  This laboratory helped the team learn about the different power settings and directions the motors could be set to for the AEV to be safe for passenger use.  The laboratory results for laboratory one can be found below:

Lab 1 Deliverables

The second laboratory tested the reflectance sensors.  In this laboratory, the sensors were attached to hanging arm and were tested using lab code 2.  The wheels were spun manually to observe how the wheel spinning would affect the distance measured.  These laboratory results will help with determining the distance the AEV travels, which will help program the vehicle to complete the transportation of passengers safely.  The laboratory results can be found below:

Lab 2 Deliverables

The third laboratory tested the data extraction program.  This laboratory tested the AEV for the first time on a straight track and data was collected on the vehicle’s overall performance.  This data will help determine how to make the AEV travel as efficiently as possible while also maintaining the safety of the passengers.  The laboratory results can be found below:

Lab 3 Deliverables

The performance tests below focused on completing the assigned tasks in waves.

Performance Test One

Performance Test Two

Final Performance Test