Reciprocating Saw End-Effector for Hot-Cell Robotic Arm

Reciprocating Saw End-Effector for Hot-Cell Robotic Arm

Idaho National Laboratory utilizes a room called a hot-cell to contain irradiated materials. Due to the nature of the radioactive materials, they must be handled remotely. The future plan is to implement robotic arms which will be inside the hot cell and will be controlled by operators who are outside of the hot-cell. Our team has designed a reciprocating saw end-effector for these robotic arms, enabling operators to cut irradiated materials.

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3 p.m. Thursday, April 27– Session 1

Team Members

Bennett Schlect - Mechanical Engineering
Cameron Summerfield - Mechanical Engineering
Kyle Monaghan - Mechanical Engineering
Blake Hansen - Mechanical Engineering

Client/Sponsor

Jesse Kappmeyer - Idaho National Laboratory

Faculty Advisor

Matthew Swenson - U of I Department of Mechanical Engineering