Our 2018 robot, Turbo, was built to pick up cubes and quickly place them in the scale, switch, and exchange. One of its most unique features is the linear intake arms. They spread outwards to quickly grab cubes.
Drivetrain:
• 6 wheel tank drive • 2 omnis and 4 HiGrip • WCP SS gearboxes
Intake:
• 8, 4″ green compliant wheels • Linear bearing and surgical tubing to easily acquire and hold cubes • Actuated using dual pneumatic cylinders
Elevator:
• Two-stage cascading elevator • 1.5 seconds from ground to top height • Place power cubes from up to 6 ft above ground