Mars Rover Tank Treads Redesign

Collaboratively working with the team to redesign our tank treads for the 2026 competition. The main issue we were facing was that the old treads would jump off the sprockets due to torsional and lateral forces during operation. Our solution involves fully 3D printing the new tread segments and using plastic tubing as pins to connect each piece together. Designed and 3D printed a custom jig to cut each pin to the exact length optimizing production. The new design should handle the forces much better and stay on the sprockets even during sharp turns and rough terrain navigation.