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Navigating Innovation: The Linn-Benton SAVER Team's Journey in Autonomous Robotics
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Poster Session
A
Poster Number
11
Project Author(s)
Sierra Brightly, Fernando Salazar, M Elwood-Dieu, Mikayla Heston, Titus Black
Institution
Linn Benton Community College | UTEAP
Project Description
The LBCC SAVER team embarked on an innovative journey, initially aimed at NASA's 2024 Micro-g NExT Orion Crew Safety Design Challenge. However, we shifted our focus to the 2023 MATE ROV Explorer Challenge, where we tackled diverse tasks, including towing solar panel installations, underwater navigation, and habitat monitoring.
Our ROV, Leonardo, was meticulously designed, featuring a cutting-edge digital camera system and AI coding for autonomous object tracking. Despite unforeseen water damage during the competition, Leonardo secured the 7th position out of 23 teams, demonstrating our dedication and innovation. The competition highlighted areas for improvement, emphasizing the need for enhanced coding proficiency and equipment reliability.
Our unwavering commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) principles, accessibility, and outreach, underscores the importance of a diverse and inclusive STEM community. Moving forward, we aim to strengthen our coding expertise and equipment reliability. Our journey, marked by growth, dedication, and responsible stewardship, promises a bright future in underwater technology and environmental conservation