Autonomous Surface Vehicle

Team Leader: Stanton CoffeyTeam Members: Pat Gray, Jack Nagle, Sam Riahi, Matt ClineFaculty Adviser: Dr. Gene HouME Graduate Assistant: Justin SelfridgeECE Graduate Assistant: Loc TranME Undergraduate Assistant: Jeff RoperElizabeth City State University: John Hayes, George Harris

Purpose

To enter into an international competition against other universities. We must build an autonomous unmanned boat to navigate a course and complete sub-mission tasks. Within certain guidelines Above water (not sub-marine) Must weigh < 140 lbs Within dimensions 6’ x 3’ x 3’

Main Mission Tasks&

Sub-mission Tasks

Main Mission Tasks Strength Test Speed Test Maneuvering Test

Sub-Mission Tasks Amphibious

landing Find the fire

and extinguish it

Find and report the hot target

Turn off the waterfall

Previous Work (last semester)

Boat frame construction Modular Design, Movable Components

Motors Design 2 Motors (optimal thrust, easy maneuvering)

Pontoons 2 Pontoons for maximum stability

Electrical Box Battery choice, box components Camera Mounting

Current Work

Water Testing

Current Work(Cont.)

Water Testing

Current Problems

Electrical Box Not water proof, incorrectly rated fuses, poor wiring

(wires slip off)

Frame / Motors Frame poorly measured (needs to be squared) Motors not securely locked (are able to rotate while

running)

Pontoons Current pontoons give barely enough buoyancy and

there is still weight to be added.

To Do List

Lock Motors in place

Fix Wiring

Make a cart to transport the boat and to lower the boat into the water (required by competition)

Water proof electrical box

Test GPS and Compass

Test Kinect Cameras

Questions?