The aim of the project was to design and manufacture a boat with a mechanism, which could direct the boat from one end of a pool to the other and return, using solar power as the energy form and without employing any energy storage device such as a spring or batteries.

Responsibilities & Achievements

• Achieved 1st position in the design competition and 2nd position in the race out of 20 boats.
• High performance achieved in cloudy weather due to energy efficient design that included optimal material and design selection by conducting evaluation criteria and/or concept selection matrix.
• Successfully created a robust design that included lightweight, turning mechanism and optimum inclination of solar panel that performed exceptionally well in cloudy weather.
• Manufactured within a limited budget of $100 ($25 each member).