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Ryan Stockton

Senior Robotics Engineer with extensive experience designing and developing novel actuators and precision mechanisms for extreme environments

Ryan Stockton

Senior Robotics Engineer with extensive experience designing and developing novel actuators and precision mechanisms for extreme environments

Mobile Utility Transporter

The Mobile Utility Transporter (MUT) is a self-propelled cart for early lunar surface missions. Designed to carry lunar samples, tools, science experiments, and double as an Incapacitated Crew Rescue (ICR) cart in the event of a medical emergency. MUT went from conceptualization to functional prototype demo in less than 4 months to prove lunar surface capabilities in the rapidly changing Artemis program. MUT utilizes a dual-motor actuator powering a custom cycloidal gearbox inside each wheel. In an effort to reduce schedule and remove radiation testing brushed motors were chosen to eliminate the need for any active electronics. A novel series-parallel switching control scheme is used to get two drivetrain speeds. I served as the Lead Chassis and Integration Engineer as well as a subject matter expert for actuator design.
Project type
NASA Project
Date
December 2025-April 2026
Location
Houston, TX
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