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1. Requirements The structure of the robotic arm is the connection point between the rover and the end-manipulator. Hence, it is crucial to aim for a large reach and a lightweight dynamic structure that can support the loaded gripper and allow for precise moti...

The first version of the gripper was designed and prototyped for a minor assignment with PD&D (Product Design & Development). The full report includes the detailed Literature review, Conceptualisation, Concept Evaluation, Design and Prototyping Phase, as well ...

Figure 1: Flow diagram of Cydonia, the first Mars rover built by Roboteam Twente for ERC 2026. 1. Current System Goals & Accomplishment Cydonia is a prototype of a Mars rover inspired by NASA technologies, previous robotics innovation, and rough solutions to...

Figure 1: Product tree of Cydonia for the ERC 2026 The product tree (see Figure 1) outlines the majority of the electrical and mechanical components used in each subsystem. The main providers are the following: Bossard (shelf in the workshop) for screws, bol...

The technical year plan is a crucial deliverable for the team, as it is presented to external stakeholders such as the RvT. The general year plan (done by the management team and the team manager) must include the technical year plan. This plan is rarely perfe...

When the team struggles to solve a technical challenge, the technical manager can step in using his knowledge of sponsors and external contacts who could help. Several types of contacts exist: Suppliers/sponsors: The suppliers/sponsors are listed under the Pr...

The system engineer should be in charge of building the system architecture by identifying and developing the system's interfaces. The engineers who are in charge of developing specific aspects of the subsystems and components of the rover must actively partic...

The technical manager plays a crucial role in maintaining the team balance. It is not expected from him/her to know everything but to be motivated to learn and lead the technical development from a logistical and communication perspective. If the team also has...