Robotics

ASME Robotics is a team focused on multidisciplinary engineering, developing and programming robotic systems. Our current project is the design, manufacturing, and programming of a Mars rover for the Canadian International Rover Challenge in August 2027. Our team educates and involves all students, regardless of prior experience.

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Rover

The Rover Team works on the development of the drivetrain, electronics, main body, and more. This team is best suited for students who are interested in CAD, FEA, and manufacturing (CNC & manual).

Lead(s)

Roger Ochoa

ochoa43@purdue.edu

Christian Riddle

riddle37@purdue.edu

Controls

The Controls Team integrates hardware (Raspberry Pis, motor controllers, etc.) and software (ROS2, Python) to steer the rover and actuate the arm. The team additionally oversees power management and communication between the rover and control center. This team is best suited for students who are interested in electronics and programming and those who would like to expand their controls knowledge.

Lead(s)

Eddy Petrenko

epetrenk@purdue.edu

Manufacture

The Manufacturing Team oversees the systems, processes, and resources that move our parts from design to assembly. Members of the team will create manufacturing plans, program CNC processes, and educate Robotics membership about fabrication and design for manufacturing. This team is best suited for students who are interested in process optimization and hands-on machine work. (Note: it may be more difficult for first-year students to participate on this team due to ME restrictions. Most manufacturing members also participate on another Robotics team.)

Lead(s)

Niko Tharaldson

ntharald@purdue.edu

Arm

The Arm Team is developing a custom six degree of freedom robotic arm that mounts to the front of the rover's main body. The current arm prototype is a novel combination of a capstan drive and hollow rotor shoulder motor. This team is best suited for students who want to work on complex electrical and mechanical systems.

Lead(s)

Martin Yi

yi176@purdue.edu

Karun Singh

sing2328@purdue.edu