Fall 2010
Smart Grid Demonstration Model
Sponsored by SDG&E – www.sdge.com
SDSU Smart Energy System team is building a miniature replica of SDG&E’s smart grid. The purpose of the model is to showcase a real time simulation of the electrical grid in order for SDG&E to communicate effectively with other parties that are interested in such a project. The model will integrate software and hardware components to demonstrate a realistic and scalable electrical network that is similar to SDG&E‘s system. In addition, the model will be able to show the different scenarios that normally happen on a real grid, and methods to monitor and control the grid automatically. The model itself will be represented by miniature figures symbolizing a substation, residential and commercial loads, renewable energy (solar and wind), switches, as well as underground (UG) and overhead (OH) wiring.
SDSU Robo-Navigator Challenge
Objective:
To design and build a robot that can autonomously navigate around a predetermined course in the shortest time possible. The course will cover areas with usable GPS signals as-well-as GPS denied environments. Navigation beacons/waypoints will be placed on the course to aid in navigation and score the robot’s progress.
Robotronics Engineering
With a 7 man team consisting of electrical and computer engineers, design and build a robot that will be able to navigate through a predetermined course as fast as possible. The robot cannot be remotely controlled and must be able to navigate solely on the hardware used. With various sensors tied to a main microcontroller programmed with a specific logic system, the robot will navigate the course by way of beacons that are placed throughout the course while at the same time avoiding any obstacles that can be in the way.
- Robotronics – Project Proposal
- Robotronics – Final Report
- Robotronics Web Page – robotronicengineering.sdsu.edu
Neutronnix Engineering
TrakTor is an autonomous robot that will navigate around a predetermined course. The course will consist of beacons and waypoints that will aid in navigation. TrakTor will utilize a wide variety of sensors to allow it to learn about and navigate through its environment. We expect TrakTor to be the first robot to successfully navigate and complete the course.
Pacific Innovations Engineering
The object of the SDSU Robotic Navigator Challenge is to create an autonomous robot that will navigate a specified course in the shortest time possible. Such robots are used today like the Mars rovers and the Roomba vacuum, just to name a few. Navigation beacons/waypoints are placed throughout the course to aid and score the robot’s progress.
- Pacific Innovations – Project Proposal
- Pacific Innovations – Final Report
- Pacific Innovations Web Page – pacificinnovations.sdsu.edu