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	== 2024-2025: [[NASA X-Hab 2025: Modular Robotic Construction]] ==		== 2024-2025: [[NASA X-Hab 2025: Modular Robotic Construction]] ==
	A modular robotic construction project for NASA's [https://www.nasa.gov/exploration-habitat-x-hab-challenge/ eXploration Habitat (X-Hab) Academic Innovation Challenge] where we worked with NASA experts to design a hangar-like structure built from modular "L-Truss" segments. We successfully load tested a scale version and completed to-scale partial robotic assembly.<h2>2021-2023: NASA Break The Ice Lunar Permafrost Mining Challenge, Phases 1 and 2</h2>		A modular robotic construction project for NASA's [https://www.nasa.gov/exploration-habitat-x-hab-challenge/ eXploration Habitat (X-Hab) Academic Innovation Challenge] where we worked with NASA experts to design a hangar-like structure built from modular "L-Truss" segments. We successfully load tested a scale version and completed to-scale partial robotic assembly.<h2>2021-2023: [https://breaktheicechallenge.com/ NASA Break The Ice Lunar Permafrost Mining Challenge], Phases 1 and 2</h2>

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	Developed a 60 kg mining robot ([[Excahauler]]) capable of excavating and transporting over 250 kg of lunar permafrost simulant. This robot was tested during a 15-day durability demonstration ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pq0jfVteUY0&ab_channel=OrionLawlor footage of our test]). Currently focusing on automating the prototype for robust lunar mining operations. ~~[https://breaktheicechallenge.com/ NASA Break The Ice Challenge]~~<h2>2019: Caterpillar Robotic Mining Competition</h2>		Developed a 60 kg mining robot ([[Excahauler]]) capable of excavating and transporting over 250 kg of lunar permafrost simulant. This robot was tested during a 15-day durability demonstration ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pq0jfVteUY0&ab_channel=OrionLawlor footage of our test]). Currently focusing on automating the prototype for robust lunar mining operations.<h2>2019: Caterpillar Robotic Mining Competition</h2>
	<p>Constructed a robot to excavate "icy regolith" beneath 30 cm of packed dust. Awarded the "Lightest Robot" despite using a steel frame, thanks to careful finite element analysis. Gained experience with TIG welding for both the frame and mining buckets. [https://auroraroboticslab.com/ More details]</p>		<p>Constructed a robot to excavate "icy regolith" beneath 30 cm of packed dust. Awarded the "Lightest Robot" despite using a steel frame, thanks to careful finite element analysis. Gained experience with TIG welding for both the frame and mining buckets. [https://auroraroboticslab.com/ More details]</p>

Acmattson3: Consolidated Break The Ice Challenge entries.

2025-07-04T20:48:08Z

Consolidated Break The Ice Challenge entries.

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	== 2024: [[NASA X-Hab 2025: Modular Robotic Construction]] ==		== 2024-2025: [[NASA X-Hab 2025: Modular Robotic Construction]] ==
	A modular robotic construction project for NASA's [https://www.nasa.gov/exploration-habitat-x-hab-challenge/ eXploration Habitat (X-Hab) Academic Innovation Challenge] where we worked with NASA experts to design a hangar-like structure built from modular "L-Truss" segments. We successfully load tested a scale version and completed to-scale partial robotic assembly.<h2>2023: NASA Break The Ice Lunar Permafrost Mining Challenge, ~~Phase~~ 2</h2>		A modular robotic construction project for NASA's [https://www.nasa.gov/exploration-habitat-x-hab-challenge/ eXploration Habitat (X-Hab) Academic Innovation Challenge] where we worked with NASA experts to design a hangar-like structure built from modular "L-Truss" segments. We successfully load tested a scale version and completed to-scale partial robotic assembly.<h2>2021-2023: NASA Break The Ice Lunar Permafrost Mining Challenge, Phases 1 and 2</h2>
	<p>Developed a 60 kg mining robot ([[Excahauler]]) capable of excavating and transporting over 250 kg of lunar permafrost simulant. This robot was tested during a 15-day durability demonstration ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pq0jfVteUY0&ab_channel=OrionLawlor footage of our test]). Currently focusing on automating the prototype for robust lunar mining operations. [https://breaktheicechallenge.com/ NASA Break The Ice Challenge]</p>

	~~<h2>2021: NASA Break The Ice Lunar Permafrost Mining Challenge,~~ Phase 1~~</h2>~~		=== Phase 1 ===
	<p>Designed a robot to mine lunar permafrost from permanently shadowed craters and haul water to a habitat. Won a $25,000 prize for the Phase 1 proposal, funding subsequent development. [https://www.uaf.edu/news/uaf-team-wins-25000-dollar-prize-in-nasa-challenge.php UAF Team Wins Prize]</p>		<p>Designed a robot to mine lunar permafrost from permanently shadowed craters and haul water to a habitat. Won a $25,000 prize for the Phase 1 proposal, funding subsequent development. [https://www.uaf.edu/news/uaf-team-wins-25000-dollar-prize-in-nasa-challenge.php UAF Team Wins Prize]</p>

	<h2>2019: Caterpillar Robotic Mining Competition</h2>		=== Phase 2 ===
			Developed a 60 kg mining robot ([[Excahauler]]) capable of excavating and transporting over 250 kg of lunar permafrost simulant. This robot was tested during a 15-day durability demonstration ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pq0jfVteUY0&ab_channel=OrionLawlor footage of our test]). Currently focusing on automating the prototype for robust lunar mining operations. [https://breaktheicechallenge.com/ NASA Break The Ice Challenge]<h2>2019: Caterpillar Robotic Mining Competition</h2>
	<p>Constructed a robot to excavate "icy regolith" beneath 30 cm of packed dust. Awarded the "Lightest Robot" despite using a steel frame, thanks to careful finite element analysis. Gained experience with TIG welding for both the frame and mining buckets. [https://auroraroboticslab.com/ More details]</p>		<p>Constructed a robot to excavate "icy regolith" beneath 30 cm of packed dust. Awarded the "Lightest Robot" despite using a steel frame, thanks to careful finite element analysis. Gained experience with TIG welding for both the frame and mining buckets. [https://auroraroboticslab.com/ More details]</p>

Acmattson3: Added X-Hab 2025. Removed Ongoing Projects.

2025-07-04T20:46:33Z

Added X-Hab 2025. Removed Ongoing Projects.

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	<h2>2023: NASA Break The Ice Lunar Permafrost Mining Challenge, Phase 2</h2>		== 2024: [[NASA X-Hab 2025: Modular Robotic Construction]] ==
			A modular robotic construction project for NASA's [https://www.nasa.gov/exploration-habitat-x-hab-challenge/ eXploration Habitat (X-Hab) Academic Innovation Challenge] where we worked with NASA experts to design a hangar-like structure built from modular "L-Truss" segments. We successfully load tested a scale version and completed to-scale partial robotic assembly.<h2>2023: NASA Break The Ice Lunar Permafrost Mining Challenge, Phase 2</h2>
	<p>Developed a 60 kg mining robot ([[Excahauler]]) capable of excavating and transporting over 250 kg of lunar permafrost simulant. This robot was tested during a 15-day durability demonstration ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pq0jfVteUY0&ab_channel=OrionLawlor footage of our test]). Currently focusing on automating the prototype for robust lunar mining operations. [https://breaktheicechallenge.com/ NASA Break The Ice Challenge]</p>		<p>Developed a 60 kg mining robot ([[Excahauler]]) capable of excavating and transporting over 250 kg of lunar permafrost simulant. This robot was tested during a 15-day durability demonstration ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pq0jfVteUY0&ab_channel=OrionLawlor footage of our test]). Currently focusing on automating the prototype for robust lunar mining operations. [https://breaktheicechallenge.com/ NASA Break The Ice Challenge]</p>

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	<h2>2014: NASA Robotic Mining Competition</h2>		<h2>2014: NASA Robotic Mining Competition</h2>
	<p>Designed a robot for excavating a thin layer of lunar regolith simulant. Won the "Judges' Innovation Award" for an unfolding wheel design and a computer vision-based localization approach. Invited to the PISCES robotics competition in Hawaii. [https://spacegrant.org/ NASA Space Grant]</p>		<p>Designed a robot for excavating a thin layer of lunar regolith simulant. Won the "Judges' Innovation Award" for an unfolding wheel design and a computer vision-based localization approach. Invited to the PISCES robotics competition in Hawaii. [https://spacegrant.org/ NASA Space Grant]</p>

	~~<h2>Ongoing Work</h2>~~
	<p>Currently developing <strong>[[LUMINSim]]</strong>, a Godot-based lunar surface robot simulator with C++ GDExtension for terrain modification. Testing autonomous construction techniques for lunar infrastructure. [https://github.com/auroraroboticslab/LUMINSim LUMINSim on GitHub]</p>

Acmattson3: Added reference to Excahauler

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Added reference to Excahauler

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	<h2>2023: NASA Break The Ice Lunar Permafrost Mining Challenge, Phase 2</h2>		<h2>2023: NASA Break The Ice Lunar Permafrost Mining Challenge, Phase 2</h2>
	<p>Developed a 60 kg mining robot capable of excavating and transporting over 250 kg of lunar permafrost simulant. This robot was tested during a 15-day durability demonstration ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pq0jfVteUY0&ab_channel=OrionLawlor footage of our test]). Currently focusing on automating the prototype for robust lunar mining operations. [https://breaktheicechallenge.com/ NASA Break The Ice Challenge]</p>		<p>Developed a 60 kg mining robot ([[Excahauler]]) capable of excavating and transporting over 250 kg of lunar permafrost simulant. This robot was tested during a 15-day durability demonstration ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pq0jfVteUY0&ab_channel=OrionLawlor footage of our test]). Currently focusing on automating the prototype for robust lunar mining operations. [https://breaktheicechallenge.com/ NASA Break The Ice Challenge]</p>

	<h2>2021: NASA Break The Ice Lunar Permafrost Mining Challenge, Phase 1</h2>		<h2>2021: NASA Break The Ice Lunar Permafrost Mining Challenge, Phase 1</h2>

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	<h2>2023: NASA Break The Ice Lunar Permafrost Mining Challenge, Phase 2</h2>		<h2>2023: NASA Break The Ice Lunar Permafrost Mining Challenge, Phase 2</h2>
	<p>Developed a 60 kg mining robot capable of excavating and transporting over 250 kg of lunar permafrost simulant. This robot was tested during a 15-day durability demonstration. Currently focusing on automating the prototype for robust lunar mining operations. [https://breaktheicechallenge.com/ NASA Break The Ice Challenge]</p>		<p>Developed a 60 kg mining robot capable of excavating and transporting over 250 kg of lunar permafrost simulant. This robot was tested during a 15-day durability demonstration ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pq0jfVteUY0&ab_channel=OrionLawlor footage of our test]). Currently focusing on automating the prototype for robust lunar mining operations. [https://breaktheicechallenge.com/ NASA Break The Ice Challenge]</p>

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<h2>2023: NASA Break The Ice Lunar Permafrost Mining Challenge, Phase 2</h2>
<p>Developed a 60 kg mining robot capable of excavating and transporting over 250 kg of lunar permafrost simulant. This robot was tested during a 15-day durability demonstration. Currently focusing on automating the prototype for robust lunar mining operations. [https://breaktheicechallenge.com/ NASA Break The Ice Challenge]</p>

<h2>2021: NASA Break The Ice Lunar Permafrost Mining Challenge, Phase 1</h2>
<p>Designed a robot to mine lunar permafrost from permanently shadowed craters and haul water to a habitat. Won a $25,000 prize for the Phase 1 proposal, funding subsequent development. [https://www.uaf.edu/news/uaf-team-wins-25000-dollar-prize-in-nasa-challenge.php UAF Team Wins Prize]</p>

<h2>2019: Caterpillar Robotic Mining Competition</h2>
<p>Constructed a robot to excavate "icy regolith" beneath 30 cm of packed dust. Awarded the "Lightest Robot" despite using a steel frame, thanks to careful finite element analysis. Gained experience with TIG welding for both the frame and mining buckets. [https://auroraroboticslab.com/ More details]</p>

<h2>2016: NASA Robotic Mining Competition</h2>
<p>Developed a new approach for lightweight, 3D-printed tracks used to excavate fluffy basalt dust lunar regolith simulant. The polypropylene straps were lightweight, impact-resistant, and durable. [https://ntrs.nasa.gov/api/citations/20170003829/downloads/20170003829.pdf NASA Robotic Mining Competition]</p>

<h2>2014: NASA Robotic Mining Competition</h2>
<p>Designed a robot for excavating a thin layer of lunar regolith simulant. Won the "Judges' Innovation Award" for an unfolding wheel design and a computer vision-based localization approach. Invited to the PISCES robotics competition in Hawaii. [https://spacegrant.org/ NASA Space Grant]</p>

<h2>Ongoing Work</h2>
<p>Currently developing <strong>[[LUMINSim]]</strong>, a Godot-based lunar surface robot simulator with C++ GDExtension for terrain modification. Testing autonomous construction techniques for lunar infrastructure. [https://github.com/auroraroboticslab/LUMINSim LUMINSim on GitHub]</p>