shape-memory alloy prototype of scoop/sieve mechanism
below are renderings which show the scooping/ sifting mechanism in action:
PELCN: Efficient Mars Sample Collection
Goal: To design a Smart Scoop/Sieve For Efficient Soil Sample Collection for Mars 2020. Considering the complicated nature of sample collection and the cost to transport weight into space: Can we simplify/combine multiple tools/processes, to save weight and energy?