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Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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25.01.2022 As the team takes a break for the exam period, wed like to introduce you to the team members heading up our new structure. This week, our new CEO! Meet the Team - Chief Executive Officer: Kelvin Wong Role on the team:... As Chief Executive Officer, my main responsibilities include planning for the team to ensure that the team direction is aligned with our vision and values. To do this, one must facilitate the right discussions, and consider trade-offs concerning resources, team goals and capabilities. Additionally, the CEO acts as a representative of the team, and oversees team operations. I also previously worked on fuel system design for M19-C as a Powertrain member. Typical day in isolation: A typical day involves replying to emails, preparing for and running meetings, and catching up with team members. Also important is regularly reflecting on and adjusting team plans and operations. And between that, fitting in lectures, assignments and a bit of exercise. Favourite competition moment: The suspense and subsequent eruption of emotions by the team when the M19s crossed the finish line at 2019 Formula SAE-Australasia. #1 Thing youre looking forward to after isolation: Being back in the workshop and in the great atmosphere where everyone on the team is working away on all sorts of different and exciting work that we are passionate about.

25.01.2022 As we say farewell to our long line of combustion cars, we would like to take this opportunity to celebrate their legacy. We dug through our archives to find some exciting content about all of our past cars. If youd like to learn more about their history, head over to monashmotorsport.com to find pictures and technical specs of our combustion cars over the last 20 years. There is plenty more content to come, so stay tuned. #farewellcombustion

24.01.2022 With Low Voltage Systems in all three of our cars and HV Systems in two, there is certainly high demand for the EV Maintenance kit provided to us by our sponsors Electrical Factory Outlet. EFO takes pride in developing its own products, working closely with local Utilities, Electricians and Suppliers to provide high-quality and safe products that are great value for money. Their team not only supplies us with the invaluable tools and safety equipment which ensure that our work is conducted safely, but they also provide us with the cabinet that houses it all as well. If you work with high quality electrical tools, testing products or safety equipment, make sure you see what EFO can do for you at www.electricalfactory.com.au

24.01.2022 Yes, Monash Open day is somewhat different this year, but all the things that make it iconic will still be brought to you through an interactive digital experience. Join any of the Monash Motorsport workshops by following the steps below and registering your interest at https://www.monash.edu/open-day for any of the following times: Saturday 29 August, 12pm 1pm Sunday 30 August, 10am 11am... Monday 31 August, 4pm5pm The sessions will be run alongside an experienced Monash Motorsport member who can answer any of your questions about the team and more broadly studying at Monash. We hope to see you on campus next year as we unveil our M21 electric-driverless concept! #MonashOpenDay #MonashMotorsport

22.01.2022 Meet the Team - Head of Structures: Moira Williamson Role on the team: Im the Head of Structures which involves leading the technical direction of the team in terms of structural components belonging to the Structures Department with the help of our 3 Principal Engineers, as well as integrating with the other Heads to set top-level concept decisions and resolve inter-departmental problems. I was previously the Brakes System part designer and manager of the previous Chassis S...ection. Typical day in isolation: While each day is quite similar with university studies, working from home, and MMS work, I try to make time to get outside (weather permitting!) and practice my 2 new hobbies, skateboarding and guitar. Favourite competition moment: Getting to drive M19-C at FS Sydneys Acceleration and Skidpad events, it was both a terrifying and exciting experience! We had a few technical issues during Acceleration, but thankfully ironed them out for 2nd place in the Combustion class. #1 Thing youre looking forward to after isolation: To see everyone on the team again and to meet our new recruits in person!

22.01.2022 Any self-driving car needs software to plan and control its path and a computing housing unit to store essential technology such as GPS and the LiDAR interface box. These software and hardware requirements form the crux of this years Autonomous Systems junior project. Our new AS recruits will need to design a computing housing unit in accordance with relevant rules and other important considerations such as mounting and loom connection points. They are expected to submit det...ailed NX CAD models for the computing unit housing. They will also be designing an algorithm capable of completing both acceleration and autocross events (FSG2019 track). The algorithms must interface with ROS, subscribing to the SLAM state and publishing the kinematics requests for the vehicle model. The three junior project teams "SLAM Society", "Actuation Animals" and "Computing Champs" will learn relevant rules, be inspired by the work of teams and form relationships with their mentors and other team members. The project is designed to ensure that the juniors are fully integrated into the team socially and technically.

22.01.2022 After 20 years in a space with so much of our history, our team has finally moved to a new home, Monash Makerspace. Last year was an extended design period for the team with many difficulties arising from the inability to enter our workshop. The new workshop, with access to incredible facilities and a collaborative work environment, has provided the team with an opportunity to execute our most ambitious car yet. We look forward to the new memories that current and future MMS members will make in this new space.

21.01.2022 The support of our Platinum Sponsor PhoenxPLM has become more valuable than ever as we head into our most ambitious design period yet. As a leading Siemens PLM Software Solutions Provider, PhoenxPLM enables the team to work efficiently both at home, and on campus. PhoenxPLM has supported the team for years, and with their supply of the NX Software Suite, our team is able to seamlessly visualise and form every element of the car with the most intricate level of detail and precision. PhoenxPLMs continual support has proved to be the vital heart of our design period every year, so if you need help in bringing your innovative ideas to life, check out PhoenxPLM here www.phoenxplm.com.au

21.01.2022 We have been working on something special... Monash Engineering students complete a Final Year Thesis on a topic of their choosing. Naturally, many team members chose to undertake this with the team. These theses have been a cornerstone of the teams success over the past 20 years. Now we want to share some of these theses to foster progress and learning in the Formula Student and F-SAE community.... We call it the Monash Motorsport Final Year Thesis Collection. First up is Steven Webbs 2012 thesis on points and lap time simulation: Vehicle Simulation to Drive Formula SAE Design Decisions. Head to our website to check out the entire paper! http://bit.ly/finalyearthesis

20.01.2022 With our move to a single Driverless Electric Vehicle for 2021 we have also made some changes in other areas, including team structure! Our change in direction necessitated a review of our existing organisational structure and resulted in various changes being implemented. The Autonomous Systems, Business and Electrical Systems departments remain mostly unchanged, however, we have added two new departments that aim to better serve our new direction, Dynamics and Structures. T...he Dynamics department is a blend of Aerodynamics and Vehicle Dynamics from the old departments, focused on maximising performance of the vehicle. The Structures department is responsible for the design and manufacturing of parts for the vehicles structural framework as well as aerodynamic components. This refreshed team structure allows us to better allocate the teams resources and knowledge. It accommodates further specialisation of skills and knowledge, as well as allowing for effective collaboration and mutual learning between team members, laying the foundation of the teams developmental direction of the Driverless Electric vehicle for future generations.

19.01.2022 Whilst our team has shifted our focus to an electric-driverless concept for M21, we still have a lot to learn from the rich history of our combustion vehicles. Reece Day’s Final Year Thesis focused on the improvement and development of the exhaust system. His work focused on designing a system which would maximise engine performance, balanced with mass and cost considerations. To learn more, head over to our website!

19.01.2022 The role of the wheel centre and shell assembly is to assist the load transfer from the tyres to the suspension assembly. For optimum performance, components are designed with an optimal balance between mass and stiffness. Earlier in the year, part designer Cooper Morrison delivered the M20 iteration of wheel centres, with assistance from Wirawajis Andrew Rabbitt. Have a read of his incredible design experience!

18.01.2022 Although we are moving to a single electric car for the future, the team has been working with low voltage electric systems in our combustion cars for years! This installment of the Monash Motorsport Final Year Thesis Collection, by Thejana Abeykoon, explores how loom design, manufacture and integration play a vital role in any vehicle's performance. www.monashmotorsport.com/blog/lv-fyp

17.01.2022 We are proud to introduce the second instalment of our Monash Motorsport Final Year Thesis Collection! Luke Pherssons 2009 Final Year Thesis focuses on the design, development and validation of a Formula SAE aerodynamics package. Lukes thesis helped the team take home our first ever Formula SAE-A win. He has definitely been up to some cool things after MMS as well!... Go check out the full thesis over on the website: http://bit.ly/mmsaerofyp

17.01.2022 While were still learning and growing in driverless vehicle development, we thought wed take a look back at some of the foundational work that helped pave the way for where we are today. Head over to our website to read James Wyatts Final Year Thesis on the Development and Integration of a Computing Platform for an Autonomous Vehicle! www.monashmotorsport.com/blog/2018computingthesis

16.01.2022 Introducing the third instalment of our Monash Motorsport Final Year Thesis Collection! Adam Mapsons Final Year Thesis on the suspension system of our 2011 Formula SAE car details its design, manufacture and testing, with a strong focus on efficiency and manufacturability. Head over to our website to check it out, and comment below what topics you would like to see next!... monashmotorsport.com/blog/2011suspensionthesis See more

16.01.2022 Let’s revisit Aero Mapping in this instalment of Monash Motorsport Final Year Thesis Collection. Paul Hendy’s Thesis from 2019 focuses on creating and analysing simulated aero maps for our cars, as well as the development of CFD validation tools. Head over to our website to check it out!... https://www.monashmotorsport.com/blog/aeromapthesis

16.01.2022 Check out our very own Electrical Systems Manager, Jess, speaking alongside reigning W Series Champion Jamie Chadwick Racing about motorsport engineering!

15.01.2022 Meet the Team - Electrical Systems Manager: Jessica Lee Role on the team: This year I am the Electrical Systems Department Manager. In this role I manage department resources which requires both a technical focus in designing timelines, inter-department communication, and task delegation, as well as a human resources focus to maintain department member accountability, facilitate knowledge transfer and promote a culture that aligns with our teams values.... I am also a Battery Management System Part Designer. As a recruit last year I worked heavily on the accumulator so this new role is an exciting opportunity to extend my knowledge of the part and develop the third iteration of this part for the team. Typical day in isolation: Weetbix for breakfast, studying for exams, and helping to coordinate our accumulator R&D over the winter break. Favourite competition moment: Seeing M19-E cross the finish line at Auscomp last year. I accidentally broke my sunglasses and lost my phone because I was so overwhelmed! Ill never forget that moment. #1 Thing youre looking forward to after isolation: Introducing the juniors to our cars! Its going to be so fantastic to get them in the workshop and seeing everything that theyve been working so hard to learn about, Im so excited for them!

14.01.2022 Open Day 2020 is here! While we're missing the opportunity to meet you face-to-face, we're more excited than ever to share what we've been up to in 2020. Join our team for a chat over the next few days during these allocated times by visiting www.monash.edu/open-day Saturday 29 August, 12pm 1pm Sunday 30 August, 10am 11am... Monday 31 August, 4pm5pm See you soon!

14.01.2022 Meet the Team - Head of Business: Jack Church Role on the team: My role involves overseeing and coordinating all of the teams needs in terms of marketing, sponsorship, events and visual design work. I started on the team last year as both a technical and business member as it complimented both sides of my mechanical engineering and commerce degree.... Typical day in isolation: I usually aim to get up at around 7 am, get in a little bit of exercise or some odd jobs, have breakfast and sit down at my desk to start uni and MMS work at 9 am. I structure my day around my online classes, but usually involves around 4 hours MMS tasks (contacting sponsors, preparing marketing content, managerial tasks for the Business department, etc.), MMS meetings (either with the Integration team, our Faculty Advisers, Ben the Business Manager or Department or Team meeting), and around 5 hours of uni work. I also like to try to get out of the house a bit during the day, either working on projects in the garden or getting in some exercise if I didnt get to it in the morning. Favourite competition moment: My favourite moment from competition is watching M19-C and M19-E during Endurance at Formula-SAE Australasia 2019. It was an amazing experience to see the culmination of everyones hard work and countless hours in the workshop throughout the year pay off as the cars lapped, setting faster and faster times. #1 Thing youre looking forward to after isolation: Getting back into our new workshop so we can show it off properly to all our followers!

14.01.2022 Looking to find out more about us and other student teams here at Monash Engineering? Come along to MAMECs Student Team Expo this evening! Well be giving a short presentation about the team and what we do, along with a Q&A afterwards to answer all your questions! Register your interest and check out the event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/2498573997109146

14.01.2022 We know that most people have seen our awesome 3D printed intake from 3D Systems Corporation but we wanted to share something else we have been working on with their help! One of our Dynamics engineers, Brandon, has been working on extracting maximum performance from our aerodynamics package through more complex nose wings for the cars. With the help of Peter at 3D Systems on Demand Nunawading we were able to design and print a suitable 2 piece mould for the complex profiles ...that also act as gluing jigs for the finished parts. Made out of their Accura ClearVue material the mould is extremely durable and is ready for layup with minimal surface preparation. Whether you need help with on demand manufacturing for a single part or are in the market for industry leading 3D printing solutions, why not head to the people that invented it: https://au.3dsystems.com/

13.01.2022 Open Day 2020: Experience Monash from home Come and join Monash University on a virtual tour of the campuses and explore the wide range of courses and facilities available from the comfort of your own home. Have all your queries about studying at Monash answered on this all-new interactive digital platform. Be a part of this digital open day experience with Monash University by registering to sign up to all the fun activities and info session at https://www.monash.edu/open-da...y Heres a flashback to last years M19-D demonstration. #MonashOpenDay #MonashMotorsport

13.01.2022 Computational Fluid Dynamics Workflow or ‘CFD’ Workflow is an integral element of the teams testing and simulation system. It allows the Dynamics department to compare results from past to current runs using graphs, tables, images and videos. Recently we have undergone a major upgrade to this workflow, making it fully automated, decreasing the overall time spent waiting for data dramatically. Check out our latest article via our website to see how we were able to do this! https://www.monashmotorsport.com/blog/cfd-workflow

13.01.2022 In early 2020, we closed the doors for the final time on our workshop. We have moved into a brand new space just across campus and we cant wait to show it to you all, but in the meantime reminisce with us. From our very first car, crazy haircuts and plenty of space, to ASSI lights, monocoques and three cars, this workshop truly has seen it all.

12.01.2022 Our newest members of the Dynamics department will be taking on a challenging junior project for the next few months. Under the guidance of senior mentors, recruits will explore the field of Vehicle Dynamics and Aerodynamic Design through various research, development, and design tasks. Heres an overview of the challenges. For the aerodynamics section of the project, recruits are to design a rear wing that complies with the latest Formula SAE and Formula Student rules, while... achieving specific drag and downforce targets. This includes research on aero fundamentals, CFD theory, manufacturing methods and material selection. Juniors will develop a range of rear wing configurations and evaluate the potential of each. In addition to this, a drag reduction system (DRS) will be analysed for performance sensitivity. Meanwhile, for the vehicle dynamics component, they will develop a point-mass simulator and steady-state simulator for the acceleration event using parameters of M19-E. The task requires thorough research on vehicle dynamics concepts, model equations and scoring equations. The simulators will be developed using MATLAB and will take into account factors like load transfer, aerodynamic loads, and motor torque curves. One of the aims of the project is also to determine how changing specific vehicle parameters would affect the points scored in competition acceleration events. The projects will be evaluated at multiple stages during research and development cycles, culminating with the final design reports and Junior Project presentations.

12.01.2022 There are some exciting changes on the horizon for Monash Motorsport! We are excited to announce that the next generation of MMS vehicle for 2021 will be a single Driverless Electric Vehicle, capable of both driven and driverless racing. By learning from the successes and setbacks we experienced as One Team, Three Cars, the team will take the remainder of 2020 as an opportunity to target our most ambitious vehicle concept ever.... In line with the evolution of our vehicles so far, M21 will have a carbon fibre monocoque as well as a full aerodynamics package. However, the most revolutionary changes will be focused around an all-new tractive system, aiming to move power delivery outboard with hub motors. Monash Motorsports key values of Learning, Performance, Camaraderie and Professionalism will be put to the ultimate test as we undertake one of the most challenging design periods in our history. Stay tuned for more details... #formulasae #formulastudent

12.01.2022 Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be behind the wheel of a Monash Motorsport car? Well, if you have, here’s your opportunity to experience it! Tom Behrendt’s 2017 Final Year Thesis focused on the development and implementation of a driving simulator. The result was a vehicle model and simulation environment that effectively aided in driver training, helping to maximise our points at competitions around the world. We have uploaded all the necessary files for you to try ...it out so head over to our website to check it out! https://www.monashmotorsport.com/blog/driversim

11.01.2022 Meet the Team - Head of Autonomous Systems: Kerry He Role on the team: As the Head of Autonomous Systems Im involved with all top level decisions made for the department, making sure its progressing in the right direction, and integrating our parts with other departments. In the past Ive been the part designer for the path planning and motion control systems for M19-D.... Typical day in isolation: Making sure my brother and I dont cut off each others wifi with the microwave when were in important online meetings. Favourite competition moment: Seeing M18-C, M18-E and TUfast on the track at the same time at Formula SAE-Australasia 2018. #1 Thing youre looking forward to after isolation: Being able to eat at Maccas stress free.

11.01.2022 Our fellow student team, Monash Forge, investigates, tests and provides sustainable manufacturing processes currently in the areas of casting and forging, utilising primarily recycled materials. As a pioneer in sustainable Materials Engineering, Monash Forge has a vision to inspire a new generation of makers for a sustainable world! If you are interested in metalwork, sustainability and hands-on projects, then make sure to check out the details below to join their team.

11.01.2022 Meet the Team - Head of Dynamics: Justin Green Role on the team: As Head of Dynamics in a design year I am responsible for top level concept direction and target setting, as well as overseeing the development of the aerodynamics and vehicle dynamics design. Previously I have been the Aerodynamics section leader and manager, working on the design and manufacturing of both wings and diffusers.... Typical day in isolation: Coffee, aerodynamic design and vehicle concept development, coffee, study and maybe going for a skate if the weather is nice. Favourite competition moment: Watching both M17-C and M17-E compete against each other in FSUK endurance at Silverstone, deploying different race strategies and overtaking each other. #1 Thing youre looking forward to after isolation: Getting out to collect more data with M19-E

11.01.2022 Meet the Team - Structures Manager: Nicholas Vetsicas Role on the team: My role involves ensuring the Structures department meets the timeline set at the beginning of the year. This includes the distribution of manufacturing and outsourcing tasks, ensuring design reports are completed and facilitating the transfer of knowledge to our new team members. I am also a part designer. At the beginning of this year I worked on the design of the driveline for both M19-C & M19-E and I ...am now working on the design for next year’s accumulator container. Typical day in isolation: First things first, coffee. Then I try to get as much uni work done before I get distracted by interesting ideas and research for my design. Lunch, then more uni work. Coffee. Then I go outside for some exercise, I can almost do a handstand now. I have various Zoom meetings within the team to discuss our progress. After dinner, I continue to work on my design research then finish the day with either a lecture, tutorial for new design software or reading a design technical paper. Favourite competition moment: Formula SAE-Australasia 2019, after our first skidpad run not being as fast as we had hoped, all the senior team members gathered and discussed what changes need to be made to our setup to get a better time. Changes were made, and on our second and final run it was a tense moment waiting for the results to be announced, but our first stint was the fastest of the competition and the second stint was then faster again. #1 Thing you’re looking forward to after isolation: Returning to our new workshop to complete the rebuild of our final combustion car, while blasting tunes of course.

11.01.2022 In house manufacturing offers a great opportunity for team members to gain hands on machining experience and learn the importance of designing with manufacturing processes in mind. As our manufacturing processes evolve to suit increasingly intricate and ambitious designs, our partnership with Sandvik Coromant has been an invaluable resource. Check out our latest article to see how they help us achieve pinpoint precision in our manufacturing!

10.01.2022 1st and 3rd in the World! We are proud to announce that with the update of the World Rankings after Formula SAE - Australasia 2019, our team is ranked first and third in the world, out of 600+ Combustion and 200 Electric teams respectively, in the Formula Student Rankings. We would like to thank all of our team members, past and present, Monash University, as well as our sponsors, friends and family for contributing to this momentous achievement.... Congratulations to our friends at TUfast Racing Team on their domination of the Electric Class throughout 2019, 4 wins in a calendar year is incredible! A special shoutout to our fellow competitors at Formula SAE-Australasia 2019 who ranked in the Top 20 - UOW Motorsport, UCM - University of Canterbury Motorsport, University of Auckland Formula SAE Team, Melbourne University Racing, and UQ Racing Formula SAE Team. We would also like to congratulate all of the other Combustion and Electric teams from Australia and around the world on their hard work and dedication to the Formula SAE and Formula Student competitions. We now look forward to what 2020 brings and hope that M19-D can soon join the twins in their rankings. Follow the links below to check out the full rankings! Combustion: https://mazur-events.de/fs-world/C/ Electric: https://mazur-events.de/fs-world/E/

09.01.2022 Meet the Team - Dynamics Manager: Jack Bell Role on the team: On the team I am the Dynamics Manager as well as the Driver Manager. My primary role is as the Dynamics Manager which involves me having to manage and keep track of how everyone within the Aerodynamics and Vehicle Dynamics divisions are going with their respective work and provide guidance if needed. I am the Suspension Geometry designer for the department, so I'm responsible for the Kinematics of the car as well a...s more dynamic aspects such as spring rates and damping. Previously I've worked on the vehicle dynamics and tuning of the car setup as well as the simulation side of the team. What your typical day in isolation involves: A typical day in isolation involves me starting my day with a solid breakfast before working through my university workload for the day be it class, assignments, quizzes, etc. Throughout the day but mainly towards the end of the day once university work is finished I work on research and learning for both suspension and vehicle dynamics. This can involve readings, talking to alumni as well as more practical things such as data analysis or creating models using CAD or Susprog. Also in my day I often have meetings to discuss team based happenings or more technical meetings about the direct of the cars design into the future. Favourite competition moment: My favourite competition moment would have to be 2019 Auscomp Autocross. I had been working so hard all year on improving my autocross performance as it had been the hardest event for me as a driver as there is no warm up just straight into it. My teammate Jack Thomas had put in a solid performance putting us in a great position which meant I could just go for it on my lap. My first lap was really good putting us to the top but then I went even harder on the second lap beating my first lap and giving us a massive lead over the competition. So cool seeing the whole team after that lap there cheering, so happy with the performance of the car. #1 Thing you’re looking forward to after isolation: I can’t wait to be able to get back into the workshop again with my mates working on the MMS cars into the night and then going out together to get dinner as a group on the way home, as well being able to go testing again as a team driving the cars again and making them faster!

09.01.2022 Aero mapping is one of the methods we use to optimise our car’s performance across the lap. In addition to making aerodynamic design decisions, aero mapping helps us tune our suspension parameters and determine optimal vehicle setup based around enhancing aero performance. Check out our latest blog which will take you through how we create and use aero maps for our cars, and its role in suspension design. https://www.monashmotorsport.com/blog/aeromapping

09.01.2022 Meet the Team - Head of Electrical Systems: Kelvin Chan Role on the team: Myself along with the CTO and other head of departments decide on major vehicle decisions and consider integration-based trade offs between technical goals, capabilities and resources within the team and department. Earlier this year, I was the Driverless Chief Engineer but with the shift in focus, I have transitioned into my current role. In 2019, I was the Autonomous System Manager and I was heavily i...nvolved with the integration between the Autonomous System hardware and M18-E. Typical day in isolation: Basically spending all my time on MMS work and studying for uni. Having 3 meals a day and managing to squeeze in some exercise time. Favourite competition moment: M19-E passing the finish line for Endurance in Formula SAE-Australasia 2019 was by far the most memorable moment. All the hard work the team has put in the past few months before the competition had paid off. #1 Thing youre looking forward to after isolation: Im keen to be back on track testing with the crew again.

08.01.2022 In 2019, we made the decision to design a driver adjustable anti-roll bar system to allow the vehicle's handling characteristics to be quickly and easily fine tuned. Implementation of this system ensures our cars are perfectly tuned for every event, track surface and driver. See how we did it here!

07.01.2022 We have something a bit more recent this week as part of the Monash Motorsport Final Year Thesis Collection! Last year, Sam Wilson’s thesis focused on a new 3D printed intake design and manufacture in combination with an electronic throttle body to maximise performance for M19-C. Thanks to 3D Systems Corporation for both bringing this awesome design to life and your continued support of the team. Head over to our website to check out the entire paper! https://www.monashmotorsport.com/blog/slsintake

07.01.2022 One of our members from Autonomous Systems, Jack Coleman, has been developing a new point cloud simulator. Previously, we tried to use Gazebo, a well known platform to run ROS simulations to test our LiDAR Cone Detection. We then decided to create our own platform to be better suited to our algorithms and cone detection. The new simulation is designed to replicate the current Velodyne LiDAR which rotates at 10Hz, creating point cloud packets at 840Hz to simulate 323000 points/second. It allows us to test new mounting positions for our current LiDAR, as well as testing new cone detection concepts for a potential new LiDAR. We are planning to use it to generate training data for our neural network LiDAR detection which the autonomous recruits are currently working on.

07.01.2022 Our fellow Student Team Monash Nova Rover are designing, manufacturing and testing the next generation of Mars rovers. They have already developed 2 competition ready rovers, with a third one on the way. If you are interested in space innovation and exploration, then check out the details below about how to apply for their interdisciplinary team!

07.01.2022 Meet the Team - Chief Technical Officer: George Lloyd Role on the team: Being the CTO involves making sure everyones on track, meeting with the heads of departments regularly, setting timelines and ensuring we follow them. This is my 4th year on the team, and previously Ive been responsible for manufacturing the spaceframe for M18-E with another team member, Chassis Leader in 2019, and spent a lot of time in my first year laying up carbon wheels.... Typical day in isolation: Waking up and making porridge with peanut butter, checking my emails and any messages and planning out whats on for the day. Right now Im studying hard for my exams, but Ill take some time to read through team members wikis and see how theyre going with research for M21. Around lunch time I like to go out for a skate . Throughout the day Ill also be calling into any meetings that are on. Theres always plenty of team related work to do, for me that usually means setting up wiki pages, working on timelines and recently Ive been setting up the mastermodel for M21. Favourite competition moment: M17-C and M17-E both finishing the Endurance event for the last time at Formula Student Germany 2018. That, or getting my head shaved at the 2019 Formula SAE-Australasia after-party. #1 Thing youre looking forward to after isolation: The annual MMS camp!

07.01.2022 We're incredibly proud of our fellow Monash student team, Monash Nova Rover, for their accomplishments as part of the NASA PAYLOAD CHALLENGE. Monash Nova Rover received an honourable mention for their proposal ‘Permittivity Analysis of Regolith using SansEC' - a huge accomplishment for the team. We look forward to seeing what more Monash Nova Rover can achieve at the inaugural Australia Rover Competition in March.

06.01.2022 Our newest recruits for the Electrical Systems department will be carrying out their challenging Junior Project over the next few months. The project will give them crucial experience with the Accumulator and the Brake System Plausibility Device (BSPD) as well as the MMS design process. Recruits are required to design a segment of the Accumulator based on a given 3D model to be applied in a future MMS Electric vehicle. The design should take into consideration temperature a...nd voltage regulation, as well as integration into the accumulator. Recruits will be using Altium Designer in the development of circuit schematics and PCB designs to ensure the safety of our cars. Recruits must also consider the overall packaging of this subsystem and select the connectors as well as the wiring routing for each component. Such designs should comply with all relevant classes in Formula SAE and Formula Student 2020 regulations. The project will be evaluated at multiple phases throughout the research and design period, culminating in the final design reports and presentations of the Junior Project.

06.01.2022 With a busy year having just gone by, we are excited to announce that our last group of Final Design Reports have been completed! Part designers will be presenting their final concepts to the team this Saturday. We are truly impressed with the level of effort and dedication the team has put into creating our most ambitious vehicle yet. Stay tuned to see what our part designers have been up to.

05.01.2022 Congratulations to PWR founder Kees Weel on being awarded 2021 Australian of the Year by the Australian Automotive Performance Council! Monash Motorsport is incredibly proud to be associated with Kees and the PWR Performance Products team who have long provided us with their expertise in radiator products. Their support has given us the confidence to tackle our most ambitious vehicle concept yet and we are very excited to continue working with their team in 2021 and beyond.

04.01.2022 Heading in a new direction of a single high performance Driverless Electric vehicle, the Monash Motorsport team has been working tirelessly over the past months in developing and producing a pioneering design for the much anticipated M21 vehicle. This has been made possible with the help from our friends at LEAP Australia, a well-established software license provider that provides our team with the ANSYS (FEA and Simulation) and Keyshot (Rendering) software. Their contributio...n allows the team to continue operating from home, maximising productivity to make the most out of our time in lockdown. Highly knowledgeable and professional engineers at LEAP Australia provide easy-to-follow demonstrations to educate new users on all the programs on offer. So head to https://www.leapaust.com.au to check out their wide range of software for all your engineering solution needs.

04.01.2022 Meet the Team - Autonomous Systems Manager: Jordan Esh Role on the team: Alongside managing the Autonomous Systems department, Im responsible for our vehicles State Estimation algorithms, and Im currently looking into improvements and alternatives for our current EKF-SLAM system. We need to be able to efficiently compute the best estimate for the position of the vehicle and all landmarks around the track, so that our Path Planning and Motion Control systems can do their wo...rk. Typical day in isolation: My day in isolation usually consists of working on my classwork in the mornings, doing research and development for the team in the afternoons, then chatting with friends (sometimes for too long) into the evening Favourite competition moment: Seeing all of the work wed done throughout the year come together, every ply of carbon, all the checks wed done, all the learning. And getting to know a bunch of people from other teams whod also been doing the same things #1 Thing youre looking forward to after isolation: Seeing everyone again, I really miss it.

04.01.2022 With the announcement of a single Driverless Electric Vehicle for 2021 we have also made some changes in other areas and are proud to introduce our new management structure! Our management structure has been altered to allow increased depth and breadth of technical knowledge and collaboration in the development stage of this new concept. The new structure integrates a clear chain of command and line of communication, while allowing for the growth and development of team members. Check out our new management hierarchy, featuring newly appointed team members who will be taking on these roles.

03.01.2022 Today on International Women in Engineering Day, we aim to celebrate women in engineering and their amazing accomplishments. We have had the chance to speak to some of our alumni to find out what they have been up to and all the experiences they had gained through their time at Motorsport. We hope their rewarding experiences and opportunities can inspire and motivate young women who are considering studying engineering. Monash Motorsport will continue to keep encouraging more women to pursue a career in this field.

03.01.2022 First milestone for M21! Congratulations to all our part designers for completing their Research Report presentations, despite working from home and all its challenges. With this milestone reached, development for our most ambitious car to date is well underway!

02.01.2022 While we're still learning and growing in driverless vehicle development, we thought we'd take a look back at some of the foundational work that helped pave the way for where we are today. Head over to our website to read James Wyatt's Final Year Thesis on the Development and Integration of a Computing Platform for an Autonomous Vehicle! www.monashmotorsport.com/blog/2018computingthesis

02.01.2022 This years Junior Project for the Structures department requires our recruits to design front and rear carbon wishbones for the suspension system on M19-C and M19-E. This will familiarise the recruits with the teams design process, giving many of them their first experience of real world engineering design. Designing the wishbones will teach our recruits invaluable skills such as designing for rules compliance, engineering structural analysis, and manufacturing techniques. ...In addition, a research component of the project is dedicated to building their understanding of suspension geometry and its effect on vehicle dynamics. As a part of this process, our recruits will first conduct detailed research into suspension geometry, potential materials, and manufacturing methods, to build up their knowledge on the component and its integration with the surrounding systems. Research into the design and performance of wishbones in the teams past should also reveal any design considerations and mistakes made by previous team members. The recruits will then put this newfound knowledge to the test, by designing their own concepts in CAD and analysing them with FEA to determine their viability before refining to meet performance targets. Stay tuned for more updates on how our recruits are progressing with their Junior Projects!

01.01.2022 Open Day 2020 is here! While were missing the opportunity to meet you face-to-face, were more excited than ever to share what weve been up to in 2020. Join our team for a chat over the next few days during these allocated times by visiting www.monash.edu/open-day Saturday 29 August, 12pm 1pm Sunday 30 August, 10am 11am... Monday 31 August, 4pm5pm See you soon!