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SailBot at Pitt

SailBot is a project-based club that aims to compete in an annual robotic sailing competition. Over the course of a year, the team is tasked with designing, programming and fabricating an autonomous sailboat while gaining experience from other students and learning new skills outside of the classroom.

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The mechanical team's focus is on the physical design and manufacturing of the boat -- hull, keel, rudder(s), sails, deck, motors, etc. 

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My personal focus has been on overall sailboat design, SolidWorks design, laser cutting, 3D printing, fiberglassing, and painting. Within the team, I make a point to ensure all design ideas are heard, especially from new members. 

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2022 - 23

She Got the Kids​

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  • Second competition

  • Placed third overall in competition

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Design:

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The 2022-23 sailboat She Got the Kids utilized the same hull as the previous boat, Hurry Up. Mechanical changes made to the design included a new keel, sails, and lids. ​

2021 - 22

Hurry Up​

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  • First fully in-person year of club

  • First year of anticipated competition

  • Placed third overall in competition

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Design:

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  • Hull

    • ​Fully fiberglass

    • 1.5m long

  • Rudder, Keel stem

    • ​Foam and plywood

    • Wrapped in fiberglass

  • Keel bulb

    • ​Stainless steel cut via lathe

  • Lids

    • ​Fully fiberglass

2019 - 21

Ship Happens

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  • First boat of the club

  • Never competed due to COVID-19

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Design:

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  • Hull

    • ​Balsa, Covered in fiberglass

    • 1m long

  • Rudder, Keel stem

    • ​Foam and plywood

    • Wrapped in fiberglass

  • Keel bulb

    • ​Epoxy and Steel ball bearings

  • Lid

    • ​Flat acrylic sheet

    • Toggle latches

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Angelina Pampena 2024

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last updated 12/19/2024

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