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Instructor/Advisor
Franco Capaldi
Keywords
Robotics, Competition
Abstract
This senior design project involved the design, construction, and competitive evaluation of VEX robots by mechanical engineering students. Teams applied fundamental engineering principles to systematically plan, analyze, and simulate robot performance prior to fabrication. Utilizing CAD modeling, structural analysis, and iterative prototyping, students optimized robot mechanisms to achieve efficiency and robustness. Completed robots were subsequently tested through direct competition at the university-hosted robotics event in February, demonstrating practical effectiveness, durability, and competitive success. This experiential approach emphasized not only technical proficiency in robotics but also teamwork, strategic problem-solving, and the integration of mechanical design with real-world constraints and requirements.
Recommended Citation
Rincon, Chris; Sherriff-Streng, Lucas; Fagundes, Samantha; Linane, Rebecca; Lajeunesse, Nathan; and Tessitore, Nicholas, "VEX Senior Design Spring 2025" (2025). RCAC 2025 Posters. 110.
https://scholarworks.merrimack.edu/rcac_2025_posters/110