Early prototype
Our first concept used wooden base plates and a chamber for samples. We later changed the chassis and scoring strategy.
2024–2025 Season
INTO THE DEEP
Our rookie season: an evolving robot built to collect samples and hang specimens.
The Robot
Think Award & a playoff run
Our first design aimed at basket scoring. After testing, we shifted toward collecting samples from the observation zone and hanging specimens on the submersible. The robot combines a claw intake with a separate lift arm for specimen scoring.
- ChassisRedesigned from an earlier chassis
- IntakeExtending claw with wrist
- ScoringSpecimen lift and gripper
- Lift drive1:28 worm gear
- Autonomous planScore, collect, hand off, park
How the robot changed
We prototyped a basket-focused robot with wooden base plates and a sample chamber. A change in game strategy led to a new chassis, an intake for collecting samples, and a lift arm for hanging specimens. These images and design notes come from our Into the Deep portfolio.
Intake iterations
We moved from a rubber wheel concept to a claw that can grip samples from different orientations. A wrist helps the intake reach over the submersible.
Specimen gripper
A modified gripper gained a wooden alignment piece and a second claw to help keep specimens oriented for hanging.
Lift arm
The lift arm picks up and hangs specimens. A wrist was added so the gripper could adjust its angle.
Worm gear
A 1:28 gear ratio helps keep the lift from dropping under its own weight when power is removed.
Autonomous strategy
Our portfolio describes a planned route that scores the starting specimen, moves three field samples to the human player for conversion, scores a converted specimen, then parks. The route was designed around the specimen strategy; the portfolio does not include a verified match record for it.
Events
MA WNE Qualifier
Feb 23, 2025Alliance
Made Playoffs
Awards
Think Award
MA Hawk Nest Havoc! Xaverian Qualifier
Feb 22, 2025Alliance
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Awards
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