Mobot Tutorial CMU Robotics Club 2014
The Challenge finish 45 degree drops decision points start
Rules Pass most gates in sequence Ties broken by time Best of 2-3 runs 4min limit for each run No communication between competitors and robots once pass Gate 0 Must pass Gate 2 for prizes
Rules Robots must be self-contained No modification to environment No size/weight restriction as long as it passes 18” gate Any weather Animals are acceptable, provided they are used in humane fashion
Raceday 58°F, 0.15” rain, 17mph wind, gusting to 41mph Trial 1: Gate 12 in 1:48:37 Trial 2/3: Gate 1, Gate 4 Trial 4: Gate 14 (finished course, unofficial run) Only one competitor in undergraduate group, total four teams (1 alum, 1 masters) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_gENiHzEaA
Past competitions Course record: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lH1JlAbMNeQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQORUyFZNek
Field Trip
The Robot