With the $3000 we received from the SAG Grant, we finalized, designed, and prototyped our vehicle and subsystems on schedule. Because of this, we were able to focus on more of our goals for the 2017-2018 year, especially the ones below.

2017-2018 Goals: ● Improve knowledge transfer to first years ● Develop a foundational aquatic robotic vehicle platform ● Develop structured light laser imaging sensor system ● Develop cross tunnel thrusters for lateral and axial movement

Our independent research for the semester looked at applying the principles of origami structures and mechanisms design to creating a self deploying glider. This investigation is a continuation of a summer research project done by Olin students in the summer of 2017.