Robot Specifications

Overall:

The robot should be able to pick up and place containers top of 5 high stacks
The robot must be able to do coopertition stacks
The robot should be able to easily grab 2 high stacks from the human player
The robot should be able to raise the RC to allow the HP to put litter in it
All designs need to be robust so that time spent fixing the robot is to a minimum especially due to the fact that there will be no bumpers.
All parts should be easily serviced if needed.
The robot must be able to detach the lifter and grabber mechanism from the robot.
Media:Weight_table_2_pdf.pdf

Gripper:

Lifter:

Must be able to Lift 6 totes high
Lift RC on top of a 5 tote stack in 5 sec
Must support the stack with an actuated "stabilizer" and be able to drive over bumps without dropping totes or RCs
Must have no/reduced back-drive
Must be able to release stacks in 1.5 sec
Must be able to be removed from the robot quickly.

RC Puller:

Must be able to pull RCs from the Step over the landfill totes.
Must be retractable so that it can be retracted back into the robot after the RCs are pulled
Must be able to pull an RC completely to our side of the field in 7 seconds or less.
Should have an auto program that takes advantage of the RC puller.

Drivetrain:

Must be able to easily transverse the scoring platform and strafe sideways and diagonally.
Max Drivetrain speed should be 12.04ft/s.
Drivetrain must have slow mode (shifters) for fine control on bridges and barriers.
Should weigh 38lbs or less
Picture of drive-train

2015:Robot Design Details