Translation. Region: Russian Federation –
Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University –
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The Polytech Voltage Machine engineering team from the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials, and Transport at SPbPU is developing an innovative snow removal robot for use in the extreme conditions of the Far North. The project is being implemented according to specifications from an industrial partner.
Last season, the team conducted the first series of field trials at a testing ground, where the Frese robotic platform was tested with specialized attachments. The tests assessed key characteristics: the platform's maneuverability in deep snow, its resistance to icing and wind loads, the efficiency of the snowplow and auger mechanism, and the power consumption of a new, high-capacity, frost-resistant battery. This battery was also developed by one of IMMiT's divisions, the Engineering Center for Design, Certification, and Testing of Advanced Energy Sources.
The tests successfully verified the system's basic functionality, confirming the correctness of the chosen engineering solutions. However, as the developers note, this was not the end, but a powerful start for further work.
“The robot has proven its basic functionality in extreme conditions, but the battle for full autonomy continues,” he commented. Engineer of the Higher School of Transport Vsevolod Gaiduk. “These tests allowed us to identify areas for growth, and we have already implemented the necessary improvements in our new project.”
This year, the team is moving on to the next important stage: testing a fully autonomous snow removal system, designated "Object 314." University staff, students, and their supervisors are working to create a system that can independently perform clearing tasks in harsh Arctic conditions.
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