wrrc meeting 9/11
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WRRC Meeting 9/11/07
Let’s get started!
Kickoff
Kickoff
Kickoff
Kickoff
Yawn
Finally!
General Game Explanation
The robot must:Exit the base and drive across the Martian
surfaceDrive up onto the ASV and load suppliesDrive off the ASV and store the supplies in
a storage bin at the Martian base
All within 3 minutes…
Game Field
“Supplies”
“Supplies”
“Supplies”
Point ValuesEquipment boxes (orange)x20: 5ptsFood boxes (silver)x20: 15ptsMedical supply boxes (gold)x4: 25ptsFuel tanksx12: 40pts
“Supplies”
Fuel Canister
Ramp
Bonuses!
A team may earn bonus points for successfully scoring the following combinations of game pieces:
75 bonus points will be awarded for scoring: a) at least one fuel tank, b) at least one equipment box, and c) at least one food box.
50 additional bonus points will be awarded for scoring at least one medical supply box in addition to the combination listed above.
The maximum number of bonus points that can be scored in a single match is 125.
Restrictions
No bigger than 2’ cubedNo heavier than 24lbsCan’t puncture anythingCan’t throw anything
Example Bot
Design Criteria
What do we need?
Brainstorm!
Split up into groups of 3-5 peopleFollow the BEST Design Process
Identify the robot’s needed functions Generate lots of ideas for these functions! Entertain all Ideas without judgement Write everything down Be flexible and creative with your solutions
Reconvene in 15 minutes with someone to present your ideas.
