C.O.R.E. 2062 » Robots

Where it all began: FIRST

We are part of FIRST, which stands for For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology. FIRST is a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring young people to pursue an education in Science & Technology, while building confidence, knowledge, and life-skills. You can read more about FIRST at their site, or read more in our FIRST section.

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About C.O.R.E. 2062

Team Name: GE Volunteers, Rockwell Automation, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Marquette University, HK Systems, and School District of Waukesha

Team Number: 2062

Team Location: Waukesha, Wisconsin

Our name stands for Community of Robotic Engineers, and that is just what we are-we are from Waukesha, Wisconsin and accept students from any three of our community high schools. We are part of a larger organization called FIRST. To read more about them, read the section below. We pair them up with great mentors who teach them the fundamentals of robotics and other life skills.

Specifications

Height: 46″, Width 27.5″, Length 37.5″
Width, both lifts deployed 119.5″
Weight: 119.8 lbs.
Ability to lift more than twice its own weight!
Software Features
Independent lift operations
Non-reversible lift operation
Other Features
Omni wheels for tight turning radius
High traction tires for quick acceleration
Highly effective pneumatically deployed breaking system to ensure immobility
Scissor style lifts that have total independent operation
Mechanical safety latches on the lifts

Design

Atlas’s design function was to be a lifting robot. Two independent, integrated, scissors style lifting systems were incorporated into the structure of the robot. These lifts were complimented by a robust drive train that provides both maneuverability and high speed. The drive system allowed Atlas to compliment the alliance partners by negatively impacting the ability of the opposing team to easily maneuver around the spider and reducing their effectiveness of hanging ringers. Maneuverability was obtained by incorporating Omni wheels on the front of the robot and high traction wheels on the back connected together in a tank drive arrangement. An integral pneumatically operated break prevented the front of the robot from being moved by another robot when activated. The lift systems were designed and installed on the robot in a manner whereby Atlas could lift one or two robots to a height exceeding 16”. The lift actions could be totally independent of each other.

Controls

Extra care was taken in the design and manufacture of the controls and power systems in Atlas to provide maximum power, flexibility, and ease of maintainability. The final design allowed maximum power to be delivered to the drive and lift systems. Components were oversized where particle to allow for this maximum delivery of power. The modular component design allowed flexibility to place components near the power distribution or the drive systems which ever was more critical. The modular design permitted easier trouble shooting and component replacement. The entire control system was contained inside the inner structure of the robot for added protection during matches. The end product provided Atlas with the ability to meet its intended function, the most versatile lifting robot of its kind!

Programming

The software code is critical to the functionality of Atlas. The software allowed for easy operator maneuverability, and incorporation of critical lifting safety features. Easy drivability was a key deliverable. The single joystick control was easy to operate by the drivers.

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