Our Challenge was to create interactive 3D models of equipment (e.g., planetary geology tools) that future space explorers can use for activities like exploring a planetary surface.

As a team with enthusiastic learners and explorers, we thought of building a Tool Kit that could follow the astronaut. We call it the “Follow Me Tool Kit”. Inspired by current rovers but simple models that will help a space explorer carry his/her tools and store samples easily.

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Future development:

Our idea is to connect the model with the space explorer’s suit. We will be using short Radio electromagnetic waves to communicate between the toolkit and the explorer. The suit will have a robot glove connected but will be activated through voice. Explorer says “On”, hand will function to give specific commands to the toolbox. I.e hand gestures will be given a command to the toolbox. Explorer says “off” this functionality of the suit will disappear and the tool kit will only follow the explorer until a command is given.

This can be very useful because at present it is very hard to handle all tools and operate them with the suit. This toolkit will help fill the gap of having trouble in handling tools. This kit has most of the tools used in collecting samples. Have extending arms to support different heights. Have compartments to store collected samples. Also, include a camera to capture images if needed. Sensors embedded will create soil composition data of the collected samples. ​ "Follow me Toolkit! ", a visualized automated tool kit by Team Virtual All Blue, was designed to help the future space explorers to perform different experiments and other activities on the surface of Mars. The toolbox carries numerous tools like hammer, tongs, sampling bags, drills, etc. inside it. It contains an improved version of the scoop as Bionic sampling scoop which was inspired by the Himalayan Marmot Claw. It uses Glenn's memory alloy wheels, which is the ultimate solution for the damage caused by the Martian surface to the curiosity rover. The compartments have magnetic claws like holders, which provide a good grasp to the tools through magnets. It also makes the tools get arranged properly and systematically. Featured with a mechanized robotic arm, which comprises of a drill, a spectrometer featuring both NIR and XFR as used in earlier space exploration to analyze the mineral components of rock and soil, a Mast CamZ which is a stereoscopic camera system and have the ability to zoom into interesting targets, and a common holder to hold some tools like hammer, tongs, etc. The rover-like toolkit is covered with a ceramic coating to reduce the weight, reduce the cost, and most importantly to survive through the harsh conditions of Mars. Powered by a powerful battery that can be recharged in power stations. Built with the latest technology to act as a "Jack of all trades” or a " Swiss army knife", which can be utilized to its fullest. Most importantly the future space explorers do not have to carry tools but simply make them follow the explorer.