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Specs

Battery Life (days)
31
Capacity (lbs)
1500
Price ($)
1867
Life (years)
6

Technology

 

Design

Chairiot takes advantage of modern engineering techniques like finite element analysis and load simulation to design for every use case. Engineering materials are specifically selected to maximize Chairiot’s lifespan and durability. The designs are made in Autodesk Fusion 360, electronics made in KiCAD EDA, GUIs and code written in Python. Chairiot is a modern AMTC created with modern engineering tools.

Sensing

An extensive suite of sensors makes Chairiot a true smart cart. Chairiot is able to report it’s own battery status, temperature, weight, and location, as well as display video feed from it’s front-facing camera. The AMTC uses ultrasonic sensors to detect its surroundings, and is equipped with RFID reading capabilities for cart security or goods management.

Communication

Chairiot’s connectivity network makes this AMTC a true IoT device. Equipped with WiFi, Bluetooth, and RFID, Chairiot is accessible and always connected. Each cart is uniquely identifiable yet able to operate within existing network infrastructure. This means reduced human intervention, better security, and more useful data.

Security

Consider Chairiot’s contents under lock and key. With location monitoring, tamper-reporting, and three different methods of lock/unlock capability, Chairiot is secure, theft-proof, and versatile. It’s almost as if you had a baby monitor.

Power

Thanks to Chairiot’s high-efficiency 20W solar panels (95% power after 5 years) and a 12V, 88AH lead-acid battery pack, we expect this AMTC to stay alive for a very long time. Chairiot’s CPU and sensor suite have a low-power footprint, and sleep when not in use. Expect to go quite a while without a charge.

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Team

Eric Simmons
Mechanical Lead
Eric Simmons is a Texan-born American engineer and entrepreneur. He is the Founder and Lead Designer of Presque Labs. Eric is a graduate of the University of Texas - Austin with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Mark Henry
Operations Lead
Mark Henry is a Maryland-born American engineer and entrepreneur. He is the Operations Lead of Presque Labs. Mark has a Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's from Cornell University and an Engineering Management Master's from Duke University.
Ruben Ghijsen
Systems Lead
Ruben Ghijsen is an Amsterdam-born Dutch engineer and entrepreneur. He is the overall Systems Lead of Presque Labs. Ruben has a Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's from Cornell University and an Aerospace Engineering Master's from UCLA.
Eugene Ng
Electrical Lead
Eugene Ng is a New Jersey-born American engineer and entrepreneur. He is the Founder and Electrical Lead of Presque Labs. Eugene has a Bachelor's and Master's of Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University.