Identification of the Problem:

The objective is to pick up aircraft subassemblies, assemble, and re-position the complete aircraft assembly.
Points are awarded for stages of assembly, delivery, and flight process.
We must create a robot that is able to complete the objective.

Who would need it?

Aircraft manufacturing companies that have a dangerous environment such as FOD pieces could use our design as a prototype for a large-scale robot that can assemble aircraft components and assist the assemblies to flight.

What is needed?

In order to complete this robot, we used various materials: metal, wood, plastic, and electronic equipment. In order to cut the pieces to size, we used machinery in the wood and metal shop that were available in our high school. We also used various drafting tools, rulers and other measuring devices, and solder tools for our design.

When is it needed?

This robot is needed when ÆROS desires to pick up, assemble, and transport the complete aircraft assembly to the Delivery Center for Flight. Unfortunately, being fueled by battery power, there is a chance that the batteries may run out which would leave ÆROS with a major dilemma. However, with our robot, ÆROBOT, the task is accomplished both quickly and efficiently.

Where is it needed?

ÆROBOT is created by our company to meet the criteria of our objective. Our robot is made to gather aircraft components, assemble them together, and transport the final product to a Delivery Center and assist Flight. It would be needed for other aircraft manufacturing companies and with its light weight, it can move quickly while being efficient.

Why is it needed?

Our design is needed for various reasons. First, with FOD in every manufacturing industry, this robot will lessen the number of accidents due to dangerous working environments for workers. Secondly, by being able to turn on and off switches, the robot will save much energy that is often wasted in other major production companies. Furthermore, our design will not only be a quick method to assembling aircraft components, but it will also be very proficient.