Overview
Valkyrie was another rover iterating on the Mantis Platform, this time with much work put into the science mechanical system in order for it to be able to do sample retrieval and analysis on board and in the field. With an emphasis on testing as much as possible prior to competition, our team was confident in Valkyrie’s ability to be another podium finisher, unfortunately the suspension gave out at competition and landed us at a respectable 5th place.
Key Achievements
- First year doing a Carbon Aluminum Divinycell composite bicep
- Introduction of a science system that retrieves samples and does analysis in the field
- First year using three sets of differential gears for the robotic arm
URC Results
SAR: 92.25
Science Mission: 91
Extreme Retrieval and Delivery Mission: 48
Equipment Servicing Mission: 47
Autonomous Traversal Mission: 30
Penalties: 0
Total: 308.25
Final Placement: 5th
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