Description
The American Institute of Mechatronic Engineers (AIME) is a student-run organization that seeks to provide project experience, professional development, and networking opportunities to all students interested in an interdisciplinary approach to engineering practice. We aim to be a leading organization representing Mechatronics, an inter-discipline of mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering. AIME is a cross-discipline engineering group with a strong focus on developing collaboration and technical skills through student projects, mentorship, and education in the Mechatronics field.
How will donations be used?
$60 each - 3D Printing filament
$250- RoboGames Registration
$450 - 4x DC Brushed Motors
$475- MATE-ROV Competition Registration Fee
$700 - 4x Amp flow planetary gears
Support the American Institute of Mechatronic Engineers at Chico State!
Project Teams: Combat Robotics: We have teams designing and constructing several bots in different weight classes, ranging from 3 lbs to a 250 lbs Battle-Bot! This team will be traveling to Norwalk, Connecticut, where they compete and battle against other bots from across the nation! Mate ROV: This team is developing, building, and operating numerous underwater robots to help preserve our vast underwater world, with some projects involving soft robotics and microbial fuel cells, to name a few! Autonomous Rover: We have teams working on designing, building, and programming an intelligent ground vehicle that can drive autonomously while performing tasks as part of building the next generation of Mars Rovers! Flax Brake: This is our capstone engineering design team. Last year, our team worked on upgrading and redesigning a flax brake machine to allow for faster and safer processing of retted flax. We have successfully met all project deliverables and delivered our final product to a local flax-farming business! The ROS workshop is designed for students to learn how to design industry-grade software for robotics, specifically with the Robot Operating System (ROS). Over the course of the semester, you learn about the basics of ROS, how it works, how to write software with it in Python, and how to make virtual simulations based on Gazebo/RViz.
Why are donations necessary?
These contributions will help support the students participating in the project teams towards their goals. Donors help to promote professional growth and prepare students for a variety of engineering careers. Your gift will give our members real-world engineering experience with team projects that encourage student participation, communication and success. In addition, students leverage our club's networking opportunities to boost their internship and job offers after graduation.