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Design and Implementation of a Dual–Function Autonomous Robot
Get PDFRedBlade is a multi-functional autonomous vehicle with two seasonal configurations which allow it to plough snow in the winter and mow grass in the summer. This vehicle participated in the Institute of Navigation’s (ION) First Autonomous Snowplough Competition in January 2011 and in the Eighth Annual ION Robotic Lawnmower Competition in June 2011. It won second place in the former. This report presents the design and implementation of the RedBlade mechanical systems, sensor components, software architecture, control algorithm, and safety systems
Reverse Osmosis System for Small-Scale Maple Syrup Production
Get PDFMaple syrup production has become not only a popular hobby but also a small business venture for many home producers throughout the world. Maple syrup production involves the collection of sap from maple trees, followed by a relatively simple processing operation to increase the sugar concentration of the substance. Costs for home producers are relatively high due to high capital and energy costs. In an effort to reduce these costs, reverse osmosis systems have been incorporated to concentrate the sap before boiling. This process reduces the necessary boiling time, thereby reducing labor and energy costs. However, these reverse osmosis systems are typically too expensive for home producers to afford. Therefore, it is the aim of this design project to develop a low-cost, medium-capacity reverse osmosis system. Building off the work from MME 448, the team is now working towards model verification and prototype system production