MECHANICAL
WEIGHT100 lbs
CURRENT SYSTEMSElectrostatic Filtration
CHASSIS DIMENSIONSL 48.9″ × W 47.9″ × H 18.5″
DRIVETRAIN SPECSFour-wheel drive with front-wheel swerve and balloon wheelsABOUT NEXUS
Learn how we're turning the tides.
MEET HONU
Honu (Hoh-noo), meaning turtle in Hawaiian, is a symbol of wisdom, resilience, and good luck. Our robot is built on these same principles, promoting environmental awareness and drawing on our shared knowledge to combat pollution.
WEIGHT100 lbsCURRENT SYSTEMSElectrostatic FiltrationCHASSIS DIMENSIONSL 48.9″ × W 47.9″ × H 18.5″DRIVETRAIN SPECSFour-wheel drive with front-wheel swerve and balloon wheelsELECTRICAL
POWERAmpere Time 12 V, 100 Ah (LiFePO4) battery
INTEGRATED SENSORSIMU, LoRa radio, break-beam sensors, NE12 motor encoders, temperature sensor, and PWM/servo drive
COMMUNICATION PROTOCOLI²C (inter-integrated circuit)SOFTWARE
NAVIGATIONAdafruit LSM9DS1 IMU and ZED-F9P GPSVISION SYSTEMSOAK-D camera and Unitree LiDAR L2
SIMULATIONGazebo (URDF and SDF models)
EMBEDDED SYSTEMSNVIDIA Jetson Orin NanoOUR PEOPLE
ONE TEAM, FOUR DISCIPLINES
We combine specialized knowledge with close collaboration, bringing every part of Honu together as one system.FULL TEAM LEADS
Ece KumcuogluFull Team Lead
Trinity KongFull Team Lead
HOW WE WORK
MEET OUR SUBTEAMS
MECHANICAL
The Mechanical subteam designs and assembles Honu’s integrated internal systems through manufacturing, testing, and iterative development. The team models Honu’s structure in CAD, creates prototypes through 3D printing, and refines components through machining.
SUBTEAM LEADS
Derek YangMechanical Subteam Lead
Talia WilsonMechanical Subteam Lead
ELECTRICAL
The Electrical subteam designs and assembles circuit boards, integrates sensors, and distributes power throughout Honu. The team also develops autonomous charging, GPS localization, and precise motor-control systems.
SUBTEAM LEADS
Danielle GilbertElectrical Subteam Lead
Eli PrattElectrical Subteam Lead
SOFTWARE
The Software subteam is responsible for Honu’s code architecture and autonomous-control software. The team builds navigation and driving algorithms, obstacle-detection and segmentation systems, low-level sensor communication, and tools that visualize and store robot data.
SUBTEAM LEADS
Julian MeinkeSoftware Subteam Lead
Alex SacconeSoftware Subteam Lead
BUSINESS
The Business subteam manages team finances and outreach on and off campus. The team supports Nexus through marketing, social and professional events, fundraising, and partnerships with sponsors and community organizations.
SUBTEAM LEADS
Charles LeeBusiness Subteam Lead
ABOUT NEXUS
Learn how we're turning the tides.
MEET HONU
Honu (Hoh-noo), meaning turtle in Hawaiian, is a symbol of wisdom, resilience, and good luck. Our robot is built on these same principles, promoting environmental awareness and drawing on our shared knowledge to combat pollution.
MECHANICAL
WEIGHT100 lbsCURRENT SYSTEMSElectrostatic FiltrationCHASSIS DIMENSIONSL 48.9″ × W 47.9″ × H 18.5″DRIVETRAIN SPECSFour-wheel drive with front-wheel swerve and balloon wheelsELECTRICAL
POWERAmpere Time 12 V, 100 Ah (LiFePO4) batteryINTEGRATED SENSORSIMU, LoRa radio, break-beam sensors, NE12 motor encoders, temperature sensor, and PWM/servo driveCOMMUNICATION PROTOCOLI²C (inter-integrated circuit)SOFTWARE
NAVIGATIONAdafruit LSM9DS1 IMU and ZED-F9P GPSVISION SYSTEMSOAK-D camera and Unitree LiDAR L2SIMULATIONGazebo (URDF and SDF models)EMBEDDED SYSTEMSNVIDIA Jetson Orin NanoOUR PEOPLE
ONE TEAM, FOUR DISCIPLINES
We combine specialized knowledge with close collaboration, bringing every part of Honu together as one system.FULL TEAM LEADS
Ece KumcuogluFull Team Lead
Trinity KongFull Team Lead
HOW WE WORK
MEET OUR SUBTEAMS
MECHANICAL
The Mechanical subteam designs and assembles Honu’s integrated internal systems through manufacturing, testing, and iterative development. The team models Honu’s structure in CAD, creates prototypes through 3D printing, and refines components through machining.
SUBTEAM LEADS
Derek YangMechanical Subteam Lead
Talia WilsonMechanical Subteam Lead
ELECTRICAL
The Electrical subteam designs and assembles circuit boards, integrates sensors, and distributes power throughout Honu. The team also develops autonomous charging, GPS localization, and precise motor-control systems.
SUBTEAM LEADS
Danielle GilbertElectrical Subteam Lead
Eli PrattElectrical Subteam Lead
SOFTWARE
The Software subteam is responsible for Honu’s code architecture and autonomous-control software. The team builds navigation and driving algorithms, obstacle-detection and segmentation systems, low-level sensor communication, and tools that visualize and store robot data.
SUBTEAM LEADS
Julian MeinkeSoftware Subteam Lead
Alex SacconeSoftware Subteam Lead
BUSINESS
The Business subteam manages team finances and outreach on and off campus. The team supports Nexus through marketing, social and professional events, fundraising, and partnerships with sponsors and community organizations.
SUBTEAM LEADS
Charles LeeBusiness Subteam Lead