Year: 2017
Objective: Load plastic gears onto a peg and climb a rope towards the end of the game to earn additional points.
Role: Designed the loading and dispensing mechanism.
Result: In my freshman year, I had limited knowledge about robotics, but I contributed by designing a simple gear holder with angles to centre the gear. The robot would approach the peg, insert the gear, and lift the peg with the gear, earning us valuable points.
Placements:
- 2017 South Regionals: Quarter-Finalist
Year: 2018
Objective: Load plastic crates onto a 7ft scale and tip it towards your side to earn points. Towards the end of the game, hang on bars and lift your robot to earn additional points.
Role: Designed the plastic crate intake and lifter.
Result: In my sophomore year, I gained valuable insights by observing other robots at competitions. We designed an intake with two arms and rubber-compliant wheels, allowing us to hold crates securely. We used a motor-driven linear slider and rope system to lift the intake.
Placements:
- 2018 March South Regional: Quarter-Finalist
- 2018 April South Regional: Quarter-Finalist
Year: 2019
Objective: Pick up and place plastic disks and balls to earn points. At the game's end, lift the robot onto an elevated platform to earn additional points.
Role: Head of the Design Team
Result: As the Head of the Design Team in my junior year, I played a central role in designing various aspects of the robot. This included designing the intakes, which consisted of a scoop and rubber-compliant wheels for balls and a pivoting mechanism for plastic disks. We used pneumatics to suction plastic disks and place them accurately.
We also successfully designed a robot lift with two additional legs and wheels. By using spools and ropes, we could lift the robot off the floor, allowing us to manoeuvre it effectively.
Placements:
- 2019 World Competition: Rank 39
- 2019 State Competition: Rank 24
- 2019 District Competition: Semi-Finalist
These FRC projects showcase my progression from a freshman with limited knowledge to a junior leading the design team. Each year, I contributed to the team's success by designing and improving essential components of our robots.