WALKING MONSTER
For a closer look at the project, download our final paper here:
Apr-May 2016
Team of 5
Major Design Components
Overview of the Project
Personal Contributions
As outlined in the video above, the purpose of this 6 week final project for Computer-aided Mechanical Design was to design a "walking monster" that would be used for a class wide jousting tournament.
Our vehicle, fondly known as Penelope, was compact and mobile. She was the only vehicle that could turn and walk backward that did not have a critical failure during competition. Her major design flaw was in the lower linkage of the back legs. The uneven ground we competed on caused bending and eventually fatigue failure. However we were able to replace it and continue competing.
I took on the role of project manager, holding us to our timeline, and keeping track of individual progress. I also managed the complete bill of materials. Beyond that I was also in charge of creating the crankshaft assembly and integrating the chassis with the legs. The entire team worked together on machining and assembly, as well as debugging.
Also, check out the slide deck and video below for more insight into Penelope's function and specific design decisions.
General Design
The general design comprised of four sets of legs, two on each side that, were connected by a combination of four stabilizing side walls and the seat panel.
Driving was facilitated by a pedal assembly that attached to the drive shaft and differential, the combination of which allowed for forward movement and turning.
