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Robot: Hand of the Monkey

Robot Abilities:

  • Drive train:
    • 8-wheel drive train is powered by 4 CIM motors and geared down through a two-speed transmission  (high gear at 16 ft/sec, low gear at 6 ft/sec).  Front and rear wheels are raised for greater turning performance. Control system incorporates closed-loop control software.
  • Scoring system:
    • Grabber with dual rollers grips game pieces firmly. Grabber can manipulate the pitch of the piece through differential turning of the rollers. The grabber can possess any of the three game pieces.
    • Three-stage elevator allows the grabbing device to place game pieces on any peg on the scoring rack. Full extension takes <1 second.
    • Movable arm can bring the grabber down to pick up game pieces from the floor or the feeder slot.
  • Finale:
    • Minibot climbs the pole in 2 seconds.
    • Hostbot alignment mechanisms allow accurate minibot placement.
  • Misc.:
    • Software uses the CAN bus feature in the Jaguar electronic speed controllers.

Name: Hand of the Monkey
Status: Decommissioned, test platform
Weight: 105 lbs