Every year, ASME completes a year-long project in order for mechanical engineering students to build design and engineering skills that can be applied in the real world. This includes CAD, hands on fabrication, and much more!
Previous projects have ranged from assembling a 6-axis robotic arm to designing drones and electric bikes. This year's project is to improve upon our 6-axis robotic arm by adding a 7th axis for linear motion, designing and building a transportation cart, and coding fun ways to use the robot.
Design Timeline and Updates
November 2025: Members were divided into three groups responsible for adding a seventh axis to the Robotic Arm Project, another on designing and fabricating a transportation cart for the arm, and coding the arm for use.
December 2025: Members created a project plan, finalized a bill of materials, and the transportation cart design was finalized.
January 2026: Transportation cart group will begin fabrication as the coding and seventh axis teams continue progress.
February 2026: The transportation cart, seventh axis, and coding will be finalized.
March 2026: Groups will combine to enjoy the finished additions to the robot arm!
Projects Over The Years
