AUTONOMOUS SUMO ROBOT

Sep 2023 – Apr 2024

Directed the design and fabrication of an autonomous sumo robot for UTRA competition, managing the integration of mechanical chassis constraints with embedded software requirements from concept through arena combat.

• Directed the design and fabrication of an autonomous sumo robot, managing the integration of mechanical chassis constraints with embedded software requirements
• Programmed the navigation stack in C/C++, utilizing differential drive algorithms to govern motor speed and torque for precise maneuvering
• Implemented closed-loop sensor feedback, processing ultrasonic and line-sensor data to maintain stability and prevent arena boundary exits during combat
• Modeled mechanical components and assembly constraints in SolidWorks to validate chassis geometry before fabrication