| Robo-Soccer -- The Contest and Post-Game Recap |
From "Robot Rivals"
episode DROB-101 |
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Once time runs out, each team must stop work on their robot. Each team can then inspect the work of the opposing team. Next, the robot showdown begins. The teams assemble at the robotic playing-field (figure A).
The Rules :
- The robots start at the center of the playing field. Soccer balls must be retrieved from the holding area by the robots.
- Robots must shoot from outside the shooting line.
- Each goal counts as one point.
- The team that scores the most points in 3 minutes wins this competition and moves on to the next round of the tournament.
- Virginia Tech receives a 10-second head-start since they used a total of 12 salvaged items from the sewing machine, while Georgia Tech only used one.
The Game:
- Virginia Tech takes advantage of their head-start, but their robot was initially slow-moving.
- Georgia Tech's robot, though initially having more trouble with control, was able to move rapidly. They were able to successfully fire a shot, but into their own goal -- not the opposing one.
- VT was able to successfully capture and hold the ball (figure B), but their shot was wide.
- GT continued to have trouble with control (figure C), as VT was able to once again capture the ball and, this time, successfully score (figure D).
- In the end, VT was able to score a final goal with only 9 seconds remaining ( figure E).
The Final Score: Virginia Tech - 3 Georgia Tech - 0.
In the post-game follow-up, Georgia Tech's team members felt like they had a good basic design, but last-minute rushing and the time crunch at the end of the construction period may have cost them. They felt that poor organization of their time and miscommunication at the beginning of the project may have been their ultimate downfall. Buzz Dawson complimented the Virginia Tech for their efficiency and planning skills. The team members felt that the key to their success was the successful division of labor, so that each member was responsible for an individual system.
Virginia Tech now moves on to the next round of the competition.
RESOURCES :
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Personal Robotics : Real Robots to Construct, Program, and Explore the World
Model: 156881089X
Author: Richard Raucci
Mobile Robots : Inspiration to Implementation
Model: 1568810970
Author: Joseph L. Jones, et al
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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