Team 07 Design and Prototyping of Robotically Arm-Actuated Glovebox Operations

Summary

Partnering with Los Alamos National Laboratory, the team is addressing ergonomic and safety challenges in glovebox operations used for material disposal. Their design integrates a UR5 robotic arm to automate repetitive tasks while maintaining human oversight for complex procedures. The addition of improved chamber access and visibility features reduces operator strain and enhances safety in sensitive laboratory environments.