The full process of the design is laid out with each step along the way.
An early testing stage of the reflective sensor, a necessary part on the AEV for measuring travel distance and collecting data.
Team P, composed of 4 members, had all members come up with an individual design idea. This was done so that individuals brought forth their own ideas to the table.
An overview of our first design iteration. Approval of our design proposal from the city would increase the budget of the overall project, and the money could be spent towards creating the design.
The proposal was denied funding but the team decided to go on with the design. The shell, which the team named “The Canoe”, can be seen implemented onto the here. Detailed drawings of the AEV shell are also displayed on this page.
After testing the first Canoe model, the team decided that it was too bulky to implement onto the AEV. They redesigned the shell to reduce weight while still getting the features out of it that they initially intended.
The battery location was changed and the overall weight distribution was enhanced so that the vehicle sits comfortably on the track while moving and while not moving.
Data from before performance test 2 to the final performance test is shown here.
The budget and expenditures displayed for the entire project.