Design usually begins as a rough idea, maybe just some notes about what we want our robot to do. From there, we consider what components will comprise the robot’s body, enabling it to perform those tasks. Rough sketches are made and improved until the idea has a clear 2D shape. Then, the design is turned into a 3D model. This is CAD’s job.

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Our team uses Shapr3D.

We have a program set up by our CAD lead that’ll help anyone interested in the department learn and master the basics of the software.