Alfredo Gomez Roy Vargas Christian Vargas Roy Garcia Joseph Collins Maria Ortiz Angela Lara Yaneli Camacho Paula Paita

Agenda Why we chose to focus on fires Intro. To Elite Robotics Our robots role in fires

Problem Statement Firefighters put their life at risk when trying to rescue other people in fires. Limited budget – Substituted equipment

Did you know… There are many firefighters risking their life's and many have died. This year alone there has been 38 firefighter fatalities between January and June11, 2012.

Portland, Maine The number of fire deaths in the State of Maine more than doubled last year from “The States Record” Low set in 2010

E. R. Inc. ELITE ROBOTICS – Locating and Rescuing – life's in danger. – End life risks

Shooting for the stars… “Keep it simple stupid” (KISS) Community – Respect – Working together Brainstorming – Sharing ideas

Project Management Project manager Alfredo Gomez Presentation Maria Ortiz Yaneli Camacho Angela Lara Engineers Programmers Roy Garcia Joseph Collins Mechanical Paula Paita Christian Vargas Roy Vargas

Prototype Characteristics Functions Materials

Made out of… Fire Resistant Material Lego Tetrix and Mindstorms Parts 4-DC motors 2-Servo motors 2-DC motor controllers 1-Servo motor controller 12 volt. Battery pack

Robot – Final Product FEATURES: Built in Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher Camera First Aid Kit Water

Programming

Trials And Errors Arm problems Get shaving cream Programming

Special Thanks To… Skillpoint Alliance Velocity prep StarFlight National Instruments Bluebonnet fire Dept. Austin Community College