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R.A.C.E.

Autonomous Motorcycle

 

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Membership level
2015-2016 Team
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Team Name
R.A.C.E.
Project Title
Autonomous Motorcycle
Design Challenge
The goal of this project is to make a semi-autonomous two-wheeled vehicle. The vehicle needs to remain upright and maneuverable at low speeds as well as speeds up to 30 mph. This task will be completed using advanced feedback control, gyroscopic principles, and a range of precise sensors.
Date Updated
Saturday, April 30, 2016
Sponsors
ConocoPhillips
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Department(s)
  • Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
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Faculty Advisor 1 - Name
Gary Woods
Faculty Advisor 1 - Department
  • ECE
Faculty Advisor 2 - Name
Ray Simar
Faculty Advisor 2 - Department
  • ECE
 

Team Members

Rapid Prototyping Tools Used
  • Dimension 3D printer
  • Soldering Station
  • Oscilloscope
  • Hand Tools
  • Machine Shop Drill Press
Facilities Used
  • Conference Rooms
  • Computer Lab or Computer Nook
  • Printers/ Copiers
  • Electronics Lab or Tools from Electronics Lab
Electronic Tools Used
  • TI Microcontroller (MSP 430)
  • Arduino
  • ARM
  • Professionally Custom made PCB
  • Prefabricated PCB (eg evaluation modules, LaunchPAd
  • Temperature sensor
  • Motor speed sensor
  • Accepration sensor
  • Velocity (including angular velocity sensor)
  • Stepper Motor
  • DC motor
  • AC motor
  • LED
  • Digital Multi-meter
Software Used
  • Solid Works
  • C
  • Matlab
  • Eagle
  • Code Composer
PROPER ACKNOWLEDGMENT:
This project was sponosed by Conoco Phillips. The design work for this project was supported by the resources of the Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen.

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Rice University

6100 Main Street MS 390 | Houston, Texas | 77005

Phone: 713.348.OEDK

Email: oedk@rice.edu

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