"RAY"
Freshmen
26
Sophomores
15
Juniors
12
Seniors
3
Mechanical
20
Electrical
15
Programming
21
MECHANICAL
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Trained members in SolidWorks and Fusion 360
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Taught manufacturing methods and how to read engineering design drawings
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Revised and designed new structural components for the AUV that were added to frame and hull including a new custom fit bottom panel
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New Encaps designed and manufactured to allow for internally mounting the new stereo vision camera
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Midcap interchangeable panels were added in order to increase functionality
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A maneuvering arm and dropper were designed to attach to the main body of the vehicle to help with task completion
ELECTRICAL
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Addition of a Jetson TX2 as our new main computer
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Fuses for all ESC and various other components as needed for precautionary safety measures
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A custom PCB was designed for all ESC functions
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Upgraded watertight killswitch and mission switch
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Higher voltage batteries and battery monitor components added
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Teensey micro controller and custom shield was added for sensor integration
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A separate hydrophone subsystem was designed that includes Aquarian H2A hydrophones
PROGRAMMING
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Taught incoming members how to use and implement programs such as Python, C++ and Open CV
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ROS system integration
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Machine learning algorithms for object detection
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Implemented processes for image processing and motion control in order to correctly identify and complete competition tasks