Specifications

• Height 60″, Width 37″, Length27″
• Weight 115 lbs.
• Speed 12 fps.

Actuator:

• One CIM motor
• Banebot gearbox
• 27-1 gear ratio
• Two hooks for stability
• Side bars for others to hang from
• Modular design for easy removal
• Two second lift

Kicker:

• Kicks 20’ long, and five’ high.
• Bungee cord tensioned
• Window motor powered CAM
• 3-1 gear ratio
• Adjustable angled feet
• Modular design for easy removal

Drive Train:

• 12.75-1 gear ratio
• 12 ‘ per second speed
• Two tough-boxes per side
• One CIM motor per gear box
• Mecanum wheels
• Great maneuverability

General Description

Our robot this year, dubbed Cratus, is designed to lift and kick. Cratus is designed to be fast and maneuverable. In autonomous mode, we drive forward and kick one, two or three balls depending on our position. During teleoperated period, we kick balls away from opponents with our highly accurate kicker. We are able to score numerous goals and deliver balls to our alliance successfully.  Once at the tower, we raise our arm and lift ourselves. There are two bars on each side of our lift for other teams to hang from us. The lift has been tested to support 300 pounds, including the robot.  We also have the ability to hang from others, as needed. This strategy gives the alliance at least two points for our hanging, more if others hang from us, and even more if we score  goals when kicking. Our robot makes a great addition to any alliance.