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(Incorporate a drive-train using caterpillar track technology to ride over…
Incorporate a drive-train using caterpillar track technology to ride over rough terrain;
Are tracks better than wheels on rough terrain
Tracks
Pros
Power efficiency
Traction
Mobility on rough terrain
Aesthetics
Weight Distribution
Cons
Lower manuverability
Short life
Lower speed
Difficult to repair
Wheels
Pros
Low cost
Manuverability
Speed
Lightweight
Materials
Simplicity
Cons
Overcoming obstacles
Traction
How does the shape of tracks affect the mobility
What drivetrain would be the best option
How many tracks does it need
Have an arm, which can traverse the working area to locate, raise and lower an object;
How will the arm move about
How will the arm pick up and move objects around
Materials
What materials would be best to make the chassis out of
Aluminum
Pros
Strong
Lightweight
Corrosion resistance
Cons
Harder to work with than perspex
Perspex
Pros
Easy to work with
Lightweight
Cons
Not very durable
What material should the tracks be
Steel
Pros
Durable
Cons
Expensive
Best suited for larger vehicles
Rubber
Pros
Light
Cheap
Ductile
Suited for smaller vehicles
Cons
Break very easily
Include an operator’s control and switching panel which may be tethered to the
vehicle.
What controls should be on the panel