Designed a robotic probe system for subsurface root structure data collection, with a focus on field deployment, differential motion, environmental sealing, and practical systems integration.
The goal was to support agricultural modeling by collecting data on subsurface root structures using a robotic system suited for real-world field conditions.
Designed the robotic probe in Fusion 360 and collaborated on a 2-DOF architecture using differential linear and rotational motion to position and operate the sensing mechanism.
Field deployment required watertight sealing, robust data retrieval, and solar-powered operation, so the design had to balance functionality with environmental durability.
This project demonstrates comfort with robotics-adjacent mechanism design, environmental considerations, and turning research requirements into practical hardware decisions.