Requirements
2016-2017 Requirements
Most of the same requirements are the same since last year but some of the parts we have are different. We don't have the gripping tube for the wheels so we have to come up with something new. You can read about requirements below. 2015 Robot Requirements: Unlike last year, our robot is working well. The robot must not exceed 24 inches square, or 24 pounds. The size constraints added a challenge as the design engineers struggles to find the best design. |
Returning Team Members for 2016-2017 Season
The new team has 15 members, the max for the Engineering team of our robotics team. Everyone will participate in Engineering and Creative Design activities this year.
Five students are returning member, four 8th graders and 1 seventh grader. All the former members either graduated or moved. We have many new members in 7th and 6th grade. 2015 Team Members Step Up Two groups of students came together to help the robotics program grow. Ten students engineered the robot, notebook, presentation, and exhibit, and the remaining students helped with promoting the program throughout the school and community. The team also raised nearly $500 to pay for the extra expenses required to compete for the Best Award. |
2014 Robot Requirements
The robot must meet several requirements before being submitted into the game. First, it must be no larger than 2 foot by 2 foot in size, although once measured, it can have any extensions expanded to exceed that size during the contest.
It may only contain the parts and supplies provided by UAB. No additional materials can be added that could affect its performance of that of another player. It can be decorated as long as the decorations can be removed without affecting its performance. Robot Functions The robot must be able to move about the playing field without the aid of a team member. During the timed matches, two members of the team may operate the robot through the course; one as the driver and the other as the spotter. That means its movement in all directions through the course need to be controlled wireless controller. Several team members must have practiced operating the controller because no member can drive the robot more than one time of its three timed attempts on the course. Several directional movements must be possible in order for the robot to complete its tasks. It mist drive forward and be able to turn around or go backward. It must also be able to lift an object and either carry or slide the object to another place on the playing field. The lift/grab mechanism must also turn in some way to adjust for moving large objects through gates. Earning Points - Order of Game Goals Several tasks are required to earn points during the game. 1. The robot must obtain a OSOW Permit (Over size Over Weight). To do this the robot must approach the closed gate and push back an arm 1/2" so it will drop and close a gate switch. It is a non-mechanical switch. NO POINTS for assembly can be earned until this task is completed, except for relocation of the chickens. 2. Move the Chickens to Safety. Three chickens must be moved out of the way of the three gates so equipment can be transported to the other side and assembled into wind turbines. The chickens must remain standing to earn points. 3. Points can be earned for the movement of parts to the other side of the playing field. 4. Each of the two turbine assemblies earn points when parts are properly assembled. 5. Additional points are earned if the team works with another team to accomplish tasks. A total of 15 points can be earned by the robot. |