MOBOT TUTORIAL

CMU Robotics Club

2014

The Challenge

45 degree drops

finish

start

decision points

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)

Past competitions

Course record:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lH1JlAbMNeQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQORUyFZNek

Field Trip

The Robot