Paul's Robotics

Team Name: Paul's Robotics

Excavator Name: Moonraker

Team Leader: Paul Ventimiglia

City, State: Worcester, MA

Team Background:
I am a Robotics Engineering student at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). I am involved heavily with Battlebots and FIRST robotics all year long. My sponsor, Tom Gravel at Hydro-Cutter.com, has proven essential in producing many 2D parts with a waterjet. I am the principal designer and fabricator, but have several close friends assisting me with the electrical and programming aspects of the robot.

Why did your team decide to pursue the Regolith Excavation Challenge?
The prize money is the primary motivator for my team, but I seek out engineering competitions for fun. It seems like a challenging and unique competition involving all aspects of robotics. I have never created a robot designed to work in outer-space, so this is an exciting new area for me. This is also a great excuse to head out to California for a short vacation and enjoy the weather.