Project Conclusions
Working in a convergence project is a unique atmosphere for undergraduate students. However, it allowed the design team to tackle a real-world business problem in a real-world environment. Through collaborative work, engineering testing, and business analysis the team was able to develop several possible designs, eliminate several designs based on known criteria, and then develop two designs in detail. Based on all of the information gathered in the process, the team recommends a dual structure implementation of the two designs to help Caterpillar save money, maintain the accuracy, and move forward to a future of autonomy.