2017 MR Conference

2017 ASME Mechanisms and Robotics Conference

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The program for the 2017 ASME Mechanisms and Robotics Conference is now on-line. You can access it at the link: ASME MR Conference

The papers from the UCI Robotics and Automation Lab are:

2017 MR Conf Program

2017 MR Conf Program

Smitty 10 Caster

Intro to Racecar Engineering: 10 Caster

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Smitty describes the set-up of the front wheels and its importance to the driver’s control. 

Smitty 09 Steering

Into to Racecar Engineering: 09 Steering

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Smitty explains steering design.  

Smitty 08 Springs

Intro to Racecar Engineering: 08 Springs

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Smitty explains the choice of springs for a suspension. 

Smitty 07 More Suxpension

Intro to Racecar Engineering: 07 More on Suspensions

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Smitty describes more about suspension design.  

Smitty 06 Shocks

Intro to Racecar Engineering: 06 Shock Absorbers

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Smitty describes the importance of shock absorbers in suspension design. 

 

Smitty 05 Suspension Design

Intro to Racecar Engineering: 05 Suspension Design

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Smitty describes the principles of suspension design. 

Smitty 04 Chassis Design

Intro to Racecar Engineering: 04 Chassis Design

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Smitty describes the design principles for the chassis of a race car. 

Smitty 03 Strength

Intro to Racecar Engineering: 03 Strength and Stiffness

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Smitty shows how the geometry and material work together to provide strength and stiffness. 

 

Fab 04 Soldering

Fabrication: 04 Soldering

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Smitty presents the basic techniques of soldering. Every mechanical system includes electronic parts and careful soldering is critical to ensuring things do not come loose in operation.