Spring 2026

Future Power Solutions for Exploring Hypothesized Surfaces

What are potential power system solutions capable of sustaining future surface exploration missions of the asteroid Psyche? Develop a simulation tool accounting for unique and extreme environmental constraints. Video Research poster View the poster Sponsor NASA Psyche Mission Advisor Cassie BowmanResearch Associate ProfessorSchool of Earth and Space [email protected]

Psyche Energy Management System for an Autonomous Rover

We developed a dual mode power management system combining a Python simulation and Arduino hardware using a shared control algorithm. The system successfully modeled and managed rover power under calculated solar power levels for all parts of the asteroid 16 Psyche’s orbit and latitudinal positions on the surface. The system demonstrates reliable fault handling, adaptive…

Non-volatile Resistive Switching Memory Technology

Resistive Random-Access Memory (RRAM) is a two-terminal, non-volatile memory device that stores data by switching between the High Resistance State (Logic ‘0’) and the Low Resistance State (Logic ‘1’). RRAM is a leading candidate for next-generation memory due to its simple metal-insulator-metal structure, fast switching, excellent scalability, and low power consumption — addressing key limitations…

Sensing System for Leaf Respiration: Measuring Vital Signatures in Plants

Team SRJ engineering has design a leaf respiration system to help biologist gather more data on the subject. As of now, there is only a methane chamber, our product will sense temperature, CO2 ppm, light, and relative humidity. With this low cost, long lasting, easy to deploy system, researches from all budgets can collect vital…

Pressurized Water Reactor Simulation and Visualization

Team 4 created a Python-based simulator for a modern multi-loop pressurized water reactor (PWR) nuclear power plant, which includes a nuclear steam supply system (NSSS) with a reactor core, hot and cold legs, pressurizer, and steam generator connected to a turbine. The simulator includes a graphical user interface (GUI) displaying time-varying state variables such as…

Polarization-Based Counterfeit Detection System

This project focuses on designing and demonstrating an optical authentication system that uses polarization imaging to distinguish genuine parts from counterfeit copies. Using a FLIR Blackfly color polarization camera in a controlled imaging setup, the system captures polarization-resolved data such as Stokes parameters, Degree of Linear Polarization (DoLP), and Angle of Polarization (AoLP) from mica-…

Fresnel Lens Concentrator Photovoltaic System for Deep Space Power

This project is a NASA funded deep space mission to 16-Psyche that uses a combination of solar panels and Fresnel lens concentrators to increase the power output of the photovoltaic system. Demo Day Zoom link: https://asu.zoom.us/j/6288916641 Video Research poster View the poster Sponsor NASA Psyche Mission Advisor Cassie BowmanResearch Associate ProfessorSchool of Earth and Space…

Robotic Explorer for Hypothesized Surfaces

Team 30 has designed and implemented a modular sensory stack intended for the LEMUR 3 rover to traverse the unique surface of the 16 Psyche asteroid. Demo Day Zoom link: https://asu.zoom.us/j/82144193587 Video Research poster View the poster Sponsor NASA Psyche Mission Advisor Cassie BowmanResearch Associate ProfessorSchool of Earth and Space [email protected]

Robotic Explorer for Hypothesized Surfaces

Our project focuses on exploring a metal-rich asteroid, sponsored by NASA’s Psyche Mission, with the goal of gaining insight into the composition of Earth’s core. Our solution is a wireless motor controller printed circuit board designed to enable reliable robotic traversal on the Psyche asteroid’s surface. Demo Day Zoom link: https://asu.zoom.us/rec/share/ODo9zDDGYr1b7BEBCTfZqGSwmyqHKR7ioAGcDTJs8e3x0fK00KmhfXpJYMoBxFeD.-TC-ip0rpFuUFDuX?startTime=1776719089000 Research poster View the…

Titanium and Carbon Fiber Interface Detection

This capstone project goal is to detect the interface between titanium and carbon fiber to improve aircraft structural integrity for critical connections. Video Research poster View the poster Sponsor Electroimpact Advisor Jeffrey WestleyElectroimpact