Automated Tree Nursery Robot for USDAs Agriculture Robotics Competition
Jacob
Project Timeline
Aug 2025 - Current
OVERVIEW
Have been working on the CAD assembly for the structure of the robot. Researched and designed the lifting system for the tree pots, while balancing the budget with the high dynamic load capabilities needed. Currently am working with 2 peers to design a simple field ready suspension system. This project has taught me a lot about the design and fabrication of robots that need to be field ready. Designing for harsh conditions helped me learn about simplifying failure points in projects.
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CADDesignAgricultureFabrication
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Jacob
Biosystems Engineering Student & Researcher
I'm a Biosystems Engineering student at the University of Tennessee with hands-on experience in mechanical design, precision machining, and materials research. I've contributed to NASA competitions and ORNL research projects, specializing in CAD modeling, mechanical testing, and additive manufacturing processes. My background combines practical machinery operation with analytical problem-solving in engineering research environments.
I'm a Biosystems Engineering student at the University of Tennessee with hands-on experience in mechanical design, precision machining, and materials research. I've contributed to NASA competitions and ORNL research projects, specializing in CAD modeling, mechanical testing, and additive manufacturing processes. My background combines practical machinery operation with analytical problem-solving in engineering research environments.