The Goddard Project

Authors

• Cassandra DeNunzio, University of New Hampshire - Main CampusFollow
• Robert Galli, University of New Hampshire - ManchesterFollow
• Cameron Perl, University of New Hampshire - Main CampusFollow
• Andrew Felicetti, University of New Hampshire - Main CampusFollow
• Samuel Cordeiro, University of New Hampshire - Main CampusFollow
• Kevin Tierney, University of New Hampshire - Main CampusFollow

Date Completed

Spring 2014

Abstract

The goal of this project was to design and build a robotic dog modeled after Goddard from the 2001 television series, The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius. Sheet metal was used for the body of the robot in order to keep the frame lightweight. Goddard travels on two wheels powered by electric motors and two caster wheels. The robot utilizes a Raspberry Pi as its master device and an Arduino Uno in order to control the robot. Essentially, Goddard acts and behaves like an ordinary dog from barking, to moving around, to being a great companion and friend. In addition, Goddard also has access to the extensive knowledge of the Wolfram Alpha database and can be controlled over a wireless internet connection using a keyboard or voice controls. This project was successfully presented and demonstrated at the 2014 University of New Hampshire Undergraduate Research Conference and received an Award of Excellence.

First Advisor

Thomas Miller

College or School

CEPS

Department or Program

Electrical Engineering

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science

Recommended Citation

DeNunzio, Cassandra; Galli, Robert; Perl, Cameron; Felicetti, Andrew; Cordeiro, Samuel; and Tierney, Kevin, "The Goddard Project" (2014). Honors Theses and Capstones. 192.
https://scholars.unh.edu/honors/192