🚀 Mars Rover Spoked Wheel Design

Overview

This project presents a spoked wheel design optimized for ERC (European Rover Challenge) and URC (University Rover Challenge). The design ensures stability, traction, and adaptability for Mars-like terrain, addressing challenges such as sinking in soft soil, slippage, and high-speed mobility over obstacles.

Developed in SolidWorks, the project includes CAD files, a detailed report with justifications, and an animation of the wheel assembly.

Features

• Optimized for Mars-like terrain: Handles soft soil, minimizes slippage, and improves traction.
• Material Selection:
  • Spokes & Base: Aluminum for lightweight strength.
  • Tire: Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (SBR) for flexibility and durability.
• Complete Design Package:
  • ✅ CAD files (.sldprt, .stepAP214)
  • ✅ Engineering report (PDF) with justifications and references
  • ✅ Exploded assembly animation/screen recording
• All components available for purchase online in BD

Files & Structure

📂 Mars_Rover_Wheel  
│── 📁 CAD_Files/                 # SolidWorks parts, assemblies, and STEP files  
│── 📁 Report/                    # Detailed engineering report in PDF  
│── 📁 Animation/                 # Exploded view animation/screen recording  
│── 📄 README.md                  # Project description and documentation  

Installation & Usage

1. CAD Files: Open with SolidWorks 2023 or later.
2. STEP Files: Compatible with most CAD software.
3. Animation: View using any media player.
4. PDF Report: Includes material justifications and references.

Acknowledgments

This project was created as part of an academic assignment related to Mars rover mobility and planetary exploration challenges.