Week 6 has been a major step forward for Corbotics as we continue shaping our design concepts into tangible ideas. With our research foundation and early sketches in place, we’ve shifted focus toward refining how our system will operate and how to make it both reliable and user-friendly.
Our week began with logistics planning for upcoming site visits. The team will be traveling to Jacksonville this week, followed by a planned visit to Irvine, California later in the month. These trips will help us gain a better understanding of the environments and manufacturing processes our design will support.
On the design front, our focus has been integrating mechanical and automation ideas into a cohesive system. We’re creating 3D models in Blender to visualize how motion, alignment, and user interaction come together. Several design directions are being explored, especially around improving repeatability and ease of use in critical steps.
To enhance performance and precision, we discussed concepts like sensor integration, controlled motion mechanisms, and vision-based feedback that could improve consistency. We’re also considering ways to simplify operator interaction by reducing manual handling steps while keeping the system intuitive and safe to use.
Our discussions with faculty and mentors helped us refine small but important details, such as alignment accuracy, material compatibility, and how different components interface under load. These insights are guiding us toward more robust and manufacturable solutions.
Action Items for Next Week:
- Finalize updated CAD models and share within the team drive
- Select the most promising design path for initial prototyping
- Prepare documentation and visuals for upcoming reviews
- Gather feedback from our upcoming Jacksonville visit
Overall, this week was all about turning sketches into systems. Each discussion and iteration brought us closer to a design that’s not only functional but also repeatable, efficient, and ready to evolve into prototype form.
Stay tuned for next week’s update. By then, we’ll have new insights from our trip and more refined visuals to share!