16-311 Introduction to Robotics

1. 16-311 Introduction to Robotics Lab 10 – Robot Sorter Felix Duvallet, Matt Faria

2. Challenge • Construct a robot that: • Finds an object • Identifies object • Moves object to proper goal

3. Arena • 4ft x 4ft • Arena is enclosed by wooden walls (~6 in high) • All wood, all painted black • 3 targets • 1 in front of each robot • 1 in center • 2 goals • Both have lights Solid lines = white electrical tape

4. Targets • “O” and “I” targets • Need to be able to correctly identify which target you have • Need to move target to correct goal area

5. Design Constraints • Robot must fit in start box (10”x10”) • Additional parts allowed - $50 spending limit • Target type and robot start position will be random • Must display which target you have identified (ex: I or O on Handyboard display) • Two rounds • 5 minutes each

6. Startup procedure • The TAs will start your robot • You can tell your robot what its start position is (not which type of target it is facing) • Have directions ready for TAs

7. Competition • Since this is a competition, you are allowed to interfere with the other team’s robot • Do NOT intentionally damage the other robot or the playing field • Other restrictions on website • TAs have discretion to allow you to run individually (no opponent)

8. Grading • Two grading criteria • One for the competition (determine winner) • Take SUM of two rounds • One for your actual grade • Take MAXIMUM of both rounds

9. Grading • Evaluation – this is your grade

10. Grading • Competition – determine winner

11. Other • Read the website • Lots more information there • Questions?