1. Manipulators Mechanical MVRT 10-09-2006 DESIGN II

2. What is a QUESTION I manipulator ? What is a QUESTION I manipulator ?

3. Element that interacts with other objects ANSWER I

4. Manipulators work through physical contact CONCEPT I

5. No... Electromagnetism Non-friction heating Antigravity Other unexplained natural phenomena CONCEPT I

6. Why do we avoid non- physical manipulation? QUESTION II

7. Simple and dependable is better ANSWER II

8. Manipulators should be designed for a specific purpose CONCEPT II

9. Purposes: Changing position of field objects Changing position of robot w/ FOs CONCEPT II

10. PICTURE I Team 166 holding 4 tetras.

11. PICTURE II Team 60 holding 2 goals.

12. PICTURE III Teams 233 and 522 hanging from the bar.

13. How well does each manipulator accomplish its purpose? QUESTION III

14. Manipulators need to be positioned or position themselves CONCEPT III

15. Methods of positioning. Drivetrain Powered (mechanized) CONCEPT III

16. PICTURE IV Teams 115 balancing with two goals and multiple balls.

17. PICTURE V Teams 114’s self- tracking rotating shooter.

18. PICTURE VI Teams 75’s first shooter concept.

19. What are the pros and cons of each positioning method? QUESTION IV

20. Manipulators need to consistently affect FOs CONCEPT IV

21. Methods of affection Friction Vacuum Physical constraint CONCEPT IV

22. PICTURE VII Teams 469’s robot for 2006.

23. PICTURE VIII Teams 1902’s intake rollers.

24. PICTURE IX Teams 1388 capping a tetra.

25. What are some uses for each method of affection? QUESTION V

26. Manipulators By Humphrey Hu Photographs from ChiefDelphi You may not modify this Powerpoint without permission DESIGN II