Robotic Assembly of Photovoltaic Arrays
Robotic Assembly of Photovoltaic Arrays
The current construction of solar arrays is costly, time-consuming, and error-prone due to them being assembled by hand. By developing NASA's patented 4-step process, our project aims to automate the assembly of solar panels for more efficient and precise manufacturing. Our goal is to improve the existing process through the use of two robotic arms. Our proof of concept uses surrogate materials to minimize cost while illustrating production improvements in quantity and size.
Attend Our Technical Presentation
3 p.m. Friday, April 28 – Session 6
Team Members
Tyler Groner - Mechanical Engineering
Holly Keir - Computer Science
Grant Lucke - Mechanical Engineering
Glen Findlay - Mechanical Engineering
Chandler Calkins - Computer Science
David Vorous - Electrical Engineering
Client/Sponsor
Brian Boogaard - NASA Technology Transfer Administrator
John Carr - NASA
Faculty Advisor
Michael Maughan - U of I Department of Mechanical Engineering
Meet Us In-Person at EXPO
Booth Number: 2
Join us in-person 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Friday, April 28, in the Idaho Central Credit Union Arena on the Moscow campus during our 30th annual Engineering Design EXPO! Browse all student team booths. Maps are available on-site.