The 45 pound behemoth exiting the water
Research News @ Vanderbilt: Vanderbilt student team competes in amphibious vehicle race
Specifications:
-Water resistant top hatch
-Removable exterior suspension
-Rear differential
-Dual watercooling systems (open- and closed-loop)
-Bilge pump
-Integrated radiator
-Dual 6 kW (8 HP) brushless motors
-Dual belt drive powertrains
-Full servo steering
-2x Lithium polymer Batteries (7800mAh, 6-cell)
-Hand-fabricated Kevlar hull
-36mm marine jet with vector thrust steering
Posing for pictures in front of the W.M. Keck Foundation Free Electron Laser Center
Hatch open at the challenge site
Testing a prototype of the chassis components
Motor size comparison - new 6kW motors with liquid-cooling jackets (top, red and gold) versus motor used in prototype (bottom, gold)
Marine jet used for water propulsion. Vector thrust assembly not shown
