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Space. It has been for centuries, man’s greatest curiosity and man’s greatest obsession. From the early Greek physicists to the scientists at NASA today, the piercing question of what lies beyond still eludes concrete answers. Planet Mars has also been under constant observation over past hundred years. Many see it as the next habitable planet, a home to be one day.
Inspired by NASA’s on-going Mars Exploration Mission, Orange Inc. has proudly designed and fabricated the next Mars Rover Clementine, ready to dig the truths on Mars and help sustain the colony there.

This website describes and details the entire Mars Exploration Mission of Fall-2012 of the Division of Engineering at Saint Mary’s. This mission is the main focus of the Engineering Design II course. The website entails the mission, its requirements, challenges and Orange Incorporated’s final design for its Mars Rover, Clementine. This website also mentions how the robot went through different design alterations and plans before the final design.
After 6 rounds of competition, Clementine obtained 1st place in the Fall-2012, Saint Mary’s University Robotics Competition.
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There are a number of reasons why Clementine is a very unique robot. Firstly, the overall design is very straightforward. The 2-motor chain-driven drivetrain provides a smooth traverse across Martian terrain. The feature that is worth praise is definitely the dual-purpose scoop-claw with the ability to pick up beams required for bridge construction as well as a scoop for ice collection. A strong and powerful human-like arm assembly that connects the scoop-claw and chassis gives the robot a distinct look. Clementine also comes with a light-weight yet strong storage unit located under the base of the arm.
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