CAD / Prototyping / Robotics
Wall-Climbing Robot
Designed a tracked robotic platform using propeller-generated suction for traversal across vertical building surfaces.
- YEAR
- 2026
- STATUS
- Prototype
Objective
Create a mobile robot capable of adhering to and traversing surfaces such as drywall, glass, concrete, and stucco.
Approach
The team evaluated vacuum-plenum and hovercraft-style adhesion concepts, then developed a tracked chassis powered by dual brushless motors and five-inch propellers. Design iterations focused on skirt sealing, chassis articulation, weight distribution, and the ability to maintain contact over uneven surfaces.
Technical Scope
- Parametric chassis and track geometry
- Dual brushless propulsion and suction system
- ESP32-based controls
- 4S LiPo power architecture
- Surface-compliance and sealing concepts
- Prototype testing and design iteration