| Earth-Moving Robots -- Virginia Tech vs Purdue University |
From "Robot Rivals"
episode DROB-111 |
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The Teams Virginia Tech
- Ian Hovey, Senior
Major: Mechanical Engineering - Graham Henshaw, graduate student
Major: Mechanical Enineering - Chris Terwelp, graduate student
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Purdue University
- Ross Wahlborg, senior
Major: CIMT (Computer Integrated Manufacturing Technology) - Joe Taylor, junior
Major: Aerospace Engineering - Christopher Noble, senior
Major: CIMT
The Project Design and build a robot that can:
- Move as much mulch as possible from a pile to a wagon in three minutes.
The "Surprise Item" The teams are given a "surprise" household mechanical-item from which they may make use of any of the functional parts by incorporating those parts into their robot. The team that makes use of the most functional parts receives a 10-second head-start in the competition that takes place at the end of the design and construction period. The surprise items for today's competition is a washer and dryer set.
The Experts - Working with the Purdue 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 - Virginia Tech designs a simple and elegant robot with a four-wheel-drive chassis and a four-bar scooping mechanism that rotates on two different points of axis.
- Purdue designs a complicated robot with front-wheel drive and a chain-and-sprocket paddle wheel that flings mulch into its hopper.
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
Mobile Robots : Inspiration to Implementation
Model: 1568810970
Author: Joseph L. Jones, et al
Sensors for Mobile Robots : Theory and Application
Model: 1568810482
Author: H.R. Everett
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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