| Robo-Soccer -- Georgia Tech vs. Virginia Tech |
From "Robot Rivals"
episode DROB-101 |
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The Teams Georgia Tech
- Kyle Howell, Senior
Major: computer engineering - Stephen Steffes, Graduate Student
Major: aerospace engineering - Kyle Howell, Junior
Major: computer science
Virginia Tech
- Chris Terwelp, Master's Student> Major: mechanical engineering
- Graham Henshaw, Grad Student
Major: aerospace engineering - Ian Hovey, Grad Student
Major: aerospace engineering
The Project Design and build a robot that can:
- Locate and move a soccer ball.
- Grasp, contain and/or corral the ball.
- Propel the soccer ball over a specified distance into the goal.
The "Surprise Item" The teams are given a "surprise" household item from which they may make use of any of the mechanical or electronic parts by incorporating those parts into their robot. The team that makes use of the most functional parts from the surprise item receives a 10-second head-start in the competition that takes place at the end of the design and construction period. The surprise item for today's competition is a1970s-era household sewing machine.
The Experts - Working with the Georgia Tech team is Brian Nave, industrial robot engineer and champion robot builder.
- Working with the Virginia Tech team is Buzz Dawson, engineer for NASA Kennedy Space Center, president of Davinci Robotics, and mentor to youth-robotic teams across the country.
Design Overview - Georgia Tech designed an autonomous robot with two wheels attached to a metal frame. They later added gripper wheels to suck the soccer balls up and a aluminum holding bin to house the soccer balls, much like VT.
- Virginia Tech designed an autonomous robot with two main drive wheels attached to a metal frame and two gripper wheels on front to grab the balls that will later reverse to shoot the balls into the goal. A housing unit holds the balls.
RESOURCES :
Robot Builder's Bonanza
Model: 0071362967
Author: Gordon McComb
Build Your Own Robot!
Model: 1568811020
Author: Karl Lunt
Robots, Androids and Animatrons : 12 Incredible Projects You Can Build
Model: 0070328048
Author: John Iovine
Personal Robotics : Real Robots to Construct, Program, and Explore the World
Model: 156881089X
Author: Richard Raucci
Special Thanks for Robot Rivals 100 series
The Robot Store
provided various robotic components for Robot Rivals.
www.robotstore.com
IFI Robotics
makers of the "Isaac 32" control system.
www.ifirobotics.com
NPC Robotics
provided wheels and motors for Robot Rivals.
www.npcrobotics.com
Robotic Power Solutions
provided battery packs.
www.battlepack.com
Parallax Inc.
Provided microprocessors, on-board robotic cameras, autonoumous programming.
www.parallaxinc.com
Hobbico
provided Futaba control system.
www.hobbico.com
Alloy Frame Systems
provided extruded-aluminum frame materials.
www.alloyframesystems.com
SMC Corporation of America
provided pneumatic systems.
www.smcusa.com
Team Delta
provided wiring kits and electrical wiring.
www.teamdelta.com
Radio Shack
provided component cabinets.
www.radioshack.com
Campbell Hausfeld Tools
provided pneumatic tools and compressor used on Robot Rivals.
www.campbellhausfeld.com
Delta Machinery
provided tools used on Robot Rivals.
www.deltawoodworking.com
Porter Cable
provided tools used on Robot Rivals.
www.porter-cable.com
Waterloo Industries
provided tool chests used on Robot Rivals.
www.waterlooindustries.com
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