NASA Challenge: Develop 3D Models for Robonaut Simulation-RFID Scanner

  • Status: Closed
  • Prize: $75
  • Entries Received: 12
  • Winner: BlackRiddles

Contest Brief

We (NASA) need to develop a number of high resolution 3D models to be used for Robonaut simulations. These 3D models are to be developed based on photographs of real items (see attached files). These simulated objects would be used for various grasp and manipulator testing.

This particular challenge is to build a 3D model of an RFID Scanner. A version of this item is used by astronauts on space station to both locate and keep an inventory of RFID-tagged items. This scanner can also be used by R2 to perform the same task when necessary.

Note that the bottom view image includes a white block used to hold the scanner in position for photographing. This white block should be ignored and not included in the model.

There is a scale in the attached imagery is in inches. All final model submissions must be delivered in on of the following formats: .prt (Solidworks, ProE); .step or .stp; .iges; .stl; .dae. NOTE: Freelancer submissions will need to be image file views of your model. If you win the contest, you will then send/transfer the model files to NASA via email, dropbox, etc.

All entries will be judged on the accuracy, quality, and fidelity (detail) of the model produced. Note that where highly similar top submissions are produced, the submission entered first will win.

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“BlackRiddles did an great job of creating a detailed 3D model of an RFID Scanner for use in our NASA Robonaut simulation. This was a contest and his design was selected as the best.”

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  • nasacoeci
    Contest Holder
    • 6 years ago

    Thank you to all of the Freelancers who participated in this challenge. You all demonstrated some amazing work. Great job BlackRiddles! Congratulations!

    • 6 years ago
  • nasacoeci
    Contest Holder
    • 6 years ago

    Thanks for all of the amazing entries for this contest. We will be working over the next few days to evaluate them all and select the winner.

    • 6 years ago
  • nasacoeci
    Contest Holder
    • 6 years ago

    Quick question for the community. Do you prefer submissions for this kind of a contest to be sealed or unsealed?

    • 6 years ago
    1. hammani92
      hammani92
      • 6 years ago

      unsealed

      • 6 years ago
  • tangocat
    tangocat
    • 6 years ago

    And NASA don't give out contest like this. Seriously $75 for a high definition 3D Model?? It seems like people are expected to do these artistic jobs almost free in the name of their contest.

    • 6 years ago
    1. JeramiahSawyer
      JeramiahSawyer
      • 6 years ago

      Regardless of it being a competition or a job, the fact that it IS a competition gives you not only the opportunity to work on it, but also gives you a better chance at having your work accepted.

      Please do not comment on the work related communication device if you are not going to say anything positive, I and many others do not tolerate, nor do we want anyone bringing the morale of the freelancer environment down.

      Be happy that you are here and doing what you love to do for a living as a freelancer, take this opportunity and expand your skill and even better your reputation.

      Thank You,

      • 6 years ago
  • tangocat
    tangocat
    • 6 years ago

    People don't get confused - this isn't NASA - check it out - http://www.nasa.gov/

    • 6 years ago
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    1. ChristianLF
      ChristianLF
      • 6 years ago

      Where is the Like/Thumbs Up Feature? Funny comment.

      • 6 years ago
    2. JeramiahSawyer
      JeramiahSawyer
      • 6 years ago

      Please leave the comments for positive feedback and work related conduct.
      Thanks.

      • 6 years ago
  • Origin3D
    Origin3D
    • 6 years ago

    Due to the nature of this object it would help if there were some photos at 3/4 views as the perspective in the photos reference does hide some of the necessary detailing.

    • 6 years ago
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    1. Origin3D
      Origin3D
      • 6 years ago

      Hi there, thank you so much. I have only just realised you have put them up. I have submitted what I could do without the necessary reference. Is it worth re doing the parts I now have information for, or is it too late?

      • 6 years ago
    2. nasacoeci
      Contest Holder
      • 6 years ago

      That is up to you. There is still a couple of days left on the contest.

      • 6 years ago
  • nasacoeci
    Contest Holder
    • 6 years ago

    For RFID Scanner, we just uploaded several angled photos to help better understand the object. Hope this helps.

    • 6 years ago
  • combinatorial
    combinatorial
    • 6 years ago

    Do you prefer renders in orthographic or perspective view?

    • 6 years ago
    1. nasacoeci
      Contest Holder
      • 6 years ago

      Both if possible. The more we can see of your model, the better we can evaluate it. Thanks!

      • 6 years ago
  • tarun3693
    tarun3693
    • 6 years ago

    Do you need the assembly including minor details like the screws, mini-usb port,camera, all that?

    • 6 years ago
    1. nasacoeci
      Contest Holder
      • 6 years ago

      While not a hard requirement, the winning submission will be the model that is closest to object shown in the photos. We hope that answers your question.

      • 6 years ago
    2. tarun3693
      tarun3693
      • 6 years ago

      I think the prize is quite low if we see the complexity, an increased prize money will surely be a motivation to give this our best attempt. #increaseprize

      • 6 years ago
  • lodhaniraj
    lodhaniraj
    • 6 years ago

    Do you need just the model or with textures?

    • 6 years ago
    1. nasacoeci
      Contest Holder
      • 6 years ago

      We are trying to get the 3D model that best replicates the object in the photo. Thus far in the contest, many submissions have included textures. Hope that helps.

      • 6 years ago
  • lodhaniraj
    lodhaniraj
    • 6 years ago

    I too agree with some of people here, the complexity of model does not justify the prize. #increaseprize

    • 6 years ago
  • amrfouad86
    amrfouad86
    • 6 years ago

    #increaseprize
    may I advice Nasa if they want people with high modeling skill to actually increase the prize

    • 6 years ago
  • binodg
    binodg
    • 6 years ago

    will the googlesketchup works

    • 6 years ago
    1. nasacoeci
      Contest Holder
      • 6 years ago

      As long as you can export to one of the following formats: .prt (Solidworks, ProE); .step or .stp; .iges; .stl; .dae.

      • 6 years ago
  • sandramohan
    sandramohan
    • 6 years ago

    well how about the dimensions.from the picture we able to get only outer dimension.

    • 6 years ago
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    1. queryolive
      queryolive
      • 6 years ago

      Indeed, I like this type of competition,It will really help us to develop our works.I already posted for one contest,and now try for second One.

      • 6 years ago
    2. nasacoeci
      Contest Holder
      • 6 years ago

      Awesome! Thanks for your enthusiasm. We look forward to your submission.

      • 6 years ago
  • BeenaKR
    BeenaKR
    • 6 years ago

    Will you accept a .prt model of UGNX software? Or only ProE /Solidworks are considered?

    • 6 years ago
    1. nasacoeci
      Contest Holder
      • 6 years ago

      As long as you can export to one of the following formats: .prt (Solidworks, ProE); .step or .stp; .iges; .stl; .dae. The submissions will actually be images of views of your model. If you win, then you will need to provide the model in one of these formats as a final deliverable.

      • 6 years ago
  • aziz3d
    aziz3d
    • 6 years ago

    75 USD is way too low for this model, at least it should around 300 USD #increaseprize

    • 6 years ago
  • aziz3d
    aziz3d
    • 6 years ago

    you guys spent millions of $ on your projects yet very miser on these ones!!

    • 6 years ago
  • Pabitra04
    Pabitra04
    • 6 years ago

    How to participate this contest?

    • 6 years ago
    1. nasacoeci
      Contest Holder
      • 6 years ago

      Just read the brief and follow the instructions. Check out the attached images and then construct a 3D model of the RFID scanner. Then apply the appropriate textures and colors to make it as close to the actual object shown in the images. Submit various views of the model using images to upload for your submission. If you win the contest, then we will arrange to get the model files from you. Hope this helps.

      • 6 years ago
  • haryopriyonggo
    haryopriyonggo
    • 6 years ago

    i do it yeah!

    • 6 years ago
    1. nasacoeci
      Contest Holder
      • 6 years ago

      Great!

      • 6 years ago
  • Origin3D
    Origin3D
    • 6 years ago

    I must say that not having the scanner to hand makes this very difficult..but not impossible!

    • 6 years ago
    1. nasacoeci
      Contest Holder
      • 6 years ago

      Love your "can do" attitude!

      • 6 years ago
  • tryf
    tryf
    • 6 years ago

    Dear Sir/Madam,is the scale behind the RFID Scanner in mm or inches?

    • 6 years ago
    1. nasacoeci
      Contest Holder
      • 6 years ago

      Inches.

      • 6 years ago
  • Origin3D
    Origin3D
    • 6 years ago

    This looks challenging...perfect!

    • 6 years ago
    1. nasacoeci
      Contest Holder
      • 6 years ago

      :-)

      • 6 years ago

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