Amount of funding awarded
$7764.56
Budget Report
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How the program has supported you
The funding supported by PAF was essential in meeting our objectives for the Snowbots Mars Rover project. With this project, we aimed at providing learning and development opportunities for students interested in robotics and autonomous vehicles. Our main objective was the completion of a rover vehicle and participation in the Canadian International Rover Challenge (CIRC).
PAF was the main source of funding for this project. By utilizing these funds, we were able to bring student designs to life and purchase the tools needed for team members to build and troubleshoot this large collaborative project. Features such as the rover’s robotic arm or GPS navigation were made into reality due to the usage of PAF funding. This program allowed our team to participate in CIRC as well as create hands-on technical project experience for our team members.
Outcomes
Through our project, UBC Snowbots developed a functioning mars rover. This rover participated in the Canadian International Rover Challenge and placed 3rd overall and 1st in Canada.
This project served as a learning and development opportunity for our 30 person team by giving students the chance to apply classroom concepts to real-world problems and learn from senior students. Team members got hands-on experience in electrical, mechanical, and software systems. The small-team setting and interdisciplinary project allowed team members to expand their knowledge and skills beyond their specific program. The completion of this project has direct benefits by allowing team members to be more competitive job applicants by showcasing their technical and teamwork skills. UBC Snowbots also aims at developing strong leadership and project management skills through opportunities for students to lead smaller projects and subteams.