Robogames

Annual robotics competition held in Pleasanton, CA
​Wide variety of competitions and different classes of events for teams

Two sumo classes

Mega (3kg, RC)
​Mega (3kg, Autonomous)

​Wildcard fourth class

Vending

Design Requirements: Mega

• Cost: The estimated cost is $145.39 which is below the $360 cost ceiling  
  
• Weight: The estimated weight is 1.81kg which is below the 3kg weight limit
  
• Durability: The Aluminum casing can withstand far beyond the 300N force benchmark
  
• Size: The estimated size is 20cm long, 20cm wide which is the same as our size limit.
  
• Quick/Agile: The 4 tank like treads will give the robot the much needed speed and a small turning radius.
  
• Ease of repair: The robot can be disassembled by removing parts of the base to reach the interior of the robot to repair.
  
• Controls: There will be automated control by programming from an Arduino. Also there is an opponent sensor for the robot to find the opposing robot.
  
• Aesthetic Design: The design shown is not aesthetic however the final robot will have paintings and drawings from the team to give it color.
  

Design Requirements: Vending 

​Robogames description is open ended - Requirements developed by team & project sponsor

• Cost: The estimated cost for the bartending robot is $114.25 which is below the $450 limit.
  
• Weight: No strict weight limit will be enforced, but the design will be under 30kg, which can be comfortably carried by two team members
  
• Variety of Drinks: The design accommodates 4 drink reservoirs, providing many possible combinations
  
• Quick Setup: Setup will only require filling the drink reservoirs, which will be accessible from the design’s exterior
  
• Speed of Dispensing: Gravity-assisted dispensing will be tested for all chosen fluids, and must dispense 1L in 60 seconds
  
• Autonomous: Arduino-controlled valves will control dispensing from a single user input
  
• Creativity: The design will include a user-interface and output speaker for a unique user experience
  
• Aesthetic Design: The design will appear sleek and clean, with straight edges and standardized dimensions.
  
• Quality Engineering: components will be machined and secured to within 1% tolerances, and programming will be tested extensively for bugs before presentation.

​Design Description: Dohyo

​Mega-class Dohyo

• 154cm diameter
  
• 5cm height
  
• Polyurethane-coated steel
  
• 2cm x 20cm shikiri lines
  
  • Centered and separated by 20cm
    
• 5cm border width

Design Description: Vending
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• Multiple containers for holding different ingredients
  
• A mixing container in the front of the machine to mix the ingredients to a single drink.
  
• The final drink will be dispensed through a tap in which the user can determine the amount of liquid they want
  
• A screen for the user to choose the drink they want to have mixed
  
• The speaker will announce when the drink has finished mixing and is ready to serve.
  
• The body will contain multiple tubes with an automated valve to release the liquid for a short time to get the desired amount of the liquid.
  

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