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January 24, 2008

Info Session

The info session for recruiting is next Tuesday (January 29th) at 4:30 in Upson 111 (next to the lounge). Come and find out more about joining our team. Also, applications are available online under the recruiting section. Instructions and due dates are listed on the application. If you cannot attend our info session, please feel free to contact me at QL35@cornell.edu to make alternate arrangements.

January 22, 2008

Recruitment

The Microgravity Research Team will be recruiting for the Spring semester. Please contact Qing Liu at ql35@cornell.edu if interested. We will also be holding an info session in the following week. Location and time to be announced so check back soon.

January 1, 2008

NASA Reduced Gravity Program

The Microgravity Research Team has once again been chosen to participate in NASA's Reduced Gravity Flight Opportunities. We will be flying our third generation robotic arm in April of this year.

September 4, 2007

First Meeting

Please make note that the first group meeting is on Thursday (09/06/2007) at 4:30 in 162 Upson.

August 26, 2007

Application Forms Online

Application forms to join the Microgravity Research Team are now available under the recruiting section. Please note the due date below.

  • Due date: Thursday,August 30th by 5:00 PM

August 21, 2007

RECRUITMENT SESSION: AUGUST 28TH

The CMG team is now recruiting. Come visit us at our Info Session on Tuesday August 28th in the Upson Lounge.

To apply, download and complete an application from recruitment section and submit it by 5:00PM Thursday, August 30th to the box located on the door of 212 Upson Hall. Alternatively, you can email a completed copy of the form at ql35@cornell.edu

Other Team News

CMGs

CMG Info

CMGs are used as actuators to reduce the power required by the arm.

Arm Applications

Arm Applications

The robotic arm is designed for several space applications.

Media Gallery

Media Gallery

Videos and photos taken during testing.

Mission Statement

The CMG Project Team aims to develop an n-segment robotic arm for space applications that is actuated by Control Moment Gyroscopes.

Program Overview

The CMG Research Project began in the fall of 2005. The team currently consists of 12 student members and one advisor, Dr. Mason Peck, a professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. The focus of the project is to design, manufacture, and test a two segment robotic arm. CMGs must be used as actuators as a means of reducing the input power. The first prototype arm was completed in May 2006 and a second arm will be tested aboard NASA's zero-g aircraft in May 2007.

  • Contact Information
  • tel. 607.255.4023
  • fax. 607.255.1222
  • Mailing Address
  • 212 Upson Hall
  • Cornell University
  • Ithaca NY 14853
  • Primary Lab Facilities
  • 162A Upson Hall