Used object detection to automatically collect and score game pieces

Two time regional winners (and CowTown Throwdown)

Used a 3 stage telescoping arm

Specifications

• 4 MK4i Swerve Drive Modules
• Arm has robust aluminum hub shafts and bearings, rotated by 2 Falcon 500s with 139.5:1 reduction.
• Telescoping arm made of 4x4, 3x3, and 2x2 inch tubes for extended range.
• Wrist mechanism has BAG motor, 150:1 reduction versaPlanetary gearbox, and belt to reduce shock/loads.
• Collects Cones and Cubes using 8 poly belts and 4 rollers made of 2" compliant wheels.
• Claw features 2.5" 3D printed poly belt rollers.
• Rotation and extension movements controlled by separate, synchronized, closed loop trapezoidal motion profiles.

Capabilities

• Collect, handle, and score Cones and Cubes.
• Arm rotates 240° and extends up to 42 inches.
• Claw detects game piece collection with NEO 550 current sensing and remembers if it's a cone or cube.
• Two outward-facing Limelight™ 4's find Game Pieces and Scoring locations during Autonomous for Auto Aligning.
• Co-driver can set scoring height with three buttons for single-button scoring.
• Driver can reset gyro while driving for easy field orientation with single button press.

Competitions

• Heartland Regional
• Hosted and Participated in Greater Kansas City Regional
• World Championship
• Indiana Robotics Invitational
• CowTown ThrowDown

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