2013 Robot: Inferno

Our robot for 2013


Specifications:

Weight:
119.65 lbs.
 
Dimensions (l x w x h):
can drive under pyramid
29” x 27” x 23” (arm extends to 38.5”)

Drive Train:
six 4” VEXpro Versa wheels
 
Speed (ft/s):
8.6 (high gear), 3.3 (low gear)
 
Climbing:
hangs on first level using pnuematics
 
Human Loading:
can load on front of robot through 42” slot
 
Frisbee Pickup:
can pick up 2 Frisbees at once
scoop mechanism with actuating jaw
second camera to help driver see Frisbees
 
Shooter:
3-wheeled linear shooter, manual 24º vertical range of motion
live camera feed and overlaid target outlines assist driver aiming
 
Autonomous:
scores up to 42 points by collecting disks underneath pyramid
can score preloaded disks from anywhere on the pyramid
can use various preset modes, and can use Kinect