Team 1985 Robohawks A Systems Engineering Approach to their Rookie Year Dan Robinson, Mentor.

Team 1985 Team 1985 RobohawksRobohawks

A Systems Engineering Approach to their Rookie Year

Dan Robinson, Mentor

F.I.R.S.T.F.I.R.S.T. For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and TechnologyVision"To create a world where science and technology are celebrated... where

young people dream of becoming science and technology heroes"Dean Kamen, Founder

Mission FIRST designs accessible, innovative programs that build not only science and

technology skills and interests, but also self-confidence, leadership, and life skills.

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encourages high-quality work, emphasizes the value of others, and respects individuals and the community.

2007 F.I.R.S.T.F.I.R.S.T. Overview 2007 Programs

FIRST Robotics Competition for high-school students FIRST Tech Challenge for high-school students  FIRST LEGO League for 9 to 14 year-olds Junior FIRST LEGO League for 6 to 9 year-olds FIRST Place for ages 6 to adult

Overall Reach 130,000 students 10,709 robots 37,000 mentors 27,000 event volunteers

2007 FIRST Robotics Competition 1,307 teams 260 rookies Over 32,500 high-school students From 7 countries: Brazil, Canada, Israel, Mexico, Netherlands, U.K., U.S. 37 Regional events in Brazil, Canada, Israel, U.S.

The Game – Rack and Roll (Requirements) Two Methods of Scoring

Hanging Game Pieces or “Ringers” and “Keepers” on the Rack

15 sec Autonomous mode score Keepers 2 min Operator Mode score Ringers Spoilers can only negate Ringers/only game piece that can be

removed and replaced on the Rack

Elevating Alliance Partners off the Ground - Roll onto Ramps

4 inches = 15 point Bonus 12 inches = 30 point Bonus

The Playing Field

The RackGame Piece

Three Robots for “Blue” Alliance

Three Robots for “Red” Alliance

Additional Requirements Cost (Value of Robot not to

Exceed $3500) Bill of Material Website Digital Design Control Logic/Software Safety Animation Community Outreach Fundraising

Rules Point Penalties for many

infractions of rules Disqualification of Robot

or Team Power Cut-off for Safety

Weight/Height/Size Limits 39 X 27 inch 4 ft, 120 lb 5 ft, 110 lb 6 ft, 100 lb

Demanding Schedule 6 weeks from Game Reveal (RFP) to

Hardware Deliver Requirement Shredding Design Build

Hardware Software

Test

The Team’s Approach Scoring Options

Able to Score on all Three Levels Autonomous Capability Provide Ramps to Lift 2 Alliance Members 12.5

inches off Ground

4 ft, 120 lb High Speed Chassis (Compromised to

Medium Speed due to weight limitations)

Systems Engineering Approach Use of Teams Assigned Weight and Cost Budget to each

team Tracked Weight, Schedule and Cost as well

as Performance Daily Logs When Problems Occurred they were

Identified Early and Addressed

Teams Design Options Genie Lift Mast with grasping

“Claw” 4 Motor Drive all Wheel Drive

(Reduced to 2 Motors) 2 Deployable Ramps with

Extending, Gravity Assist Tilting and Lifting

Use of Light Seeking Sensor CMU Camera for Autonomous Scoring

Team Organization Coach – Physics Teacher Mentors – Boring Engineer types and Parents Team Captain - High School Senior

Sub Team Leads Chassis Mast Ramp Claw Software 3-D Solid Modeling/Design Website Documentation

35 Team Members - Students

3-D Solid Model of In Theory

In Theory on the Field

Scoring on the Rack

Individual = 2 pts2 in Row = 4 pts

4 in Row = 16 pts

3 in Row = 8 pts

5 in Row = 32 pts

6 in Row = 64 pts 7 in Row = 128 pts

8 in Row = 256 pts

Red Score = 264Blue Score = 38

In Theory on the Field

Ramp Operation

Deploying Ramps

The Rookie Year Results St Louis Regional Competition

All Star Rookie Award (Qualified Team For Nationals) Qualified in Top 10 (9th place) and Chosen By #7 Alliance Lost in Quarter Finals

Boilermaker Regional Won the Delphi “Driving Toward Tomorrow Technology”

Award Chosen by #5 Alliance Team (5th overall Pick) Lost in Semi Finals

National Competition in Atlanta Team had a Great time and Learned a lot

At Nationals

Deploying Ramps

In the “Pits”

In Theory In Action