MEMS 411: ASME Design Challenge Hitting Apparatus

Authors

Benjamin Deobald, Washington University in St. LouisFollow
Curtis Hung, Washington University in St. LouisFollow
Joseph Kodsi, Washington University in St. LouisFollow
Andrew Sheen, Washington University in St. LouisFollow

Publication Date

Fall 2023

Document Type

Final Report

Embargo Date

1-5-2025

Problem Statement

Develop a specialized hitting mechanism for the modified 2023 ASME Design Competition's mini-golf robot challenge. The mechanism needs to accurately chip and putt golf balls, ensuring compatibility for mounting onto another team's vehicle chassis. Key considerations include weight, form-factor, remote operation ease, and endurance within a $400 budget. The mechanism must adhere to competition rules, stopping before hitting, non-operation during ball contact except for relocation, and transport of the ball to designated areas.

Author's School

McKelvey School of Engineering

Author's Department

Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science

Class Name

Mechanical Engineering Design Project (MEMS 411)

Recommended Citation

Deobald, Benjamin; Hung, Curtis; Kodsi, Joseph; and Sheen, Andrew, "MEMS 411: ASME Design Challenge Hitting Apparatus" (2023). Mechanical Engineering Design Project Class. 206.
https://openscholarship.wustl.edu/mems411/206