Initial Criteria

HHS / NASAHQ Robotics, Team 116

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Evaluation Criteria

  • Speed
  • Controllability
  • Practicality
  • Survivability / durability
  • Maintainability
  • Constructability
  • Weight
  • Traction
  • Mobility
  • Manipulation / strength
  • Flexibility of operations
  • Coolness
  • Efficiency
  • Simplicity
  • Accuracy / construction [aim]
  • Power requirement
  • Time to complete
  • Repeatability (precision)
  • # of DOF
  • Effect on score
  • Balance / C.G.
  • Versatility
  • Ability to interact with other robots
  • Range of motion / reach
  • Size
  • Operability
  • Drawbar power
  • Acceleration
  • Braking distance
  • Stability
  • Safe operation
  • Cost
  • Control of goal
  • Manipulation of goal in any orientation
  • Push and pull the goal
  • Control both goals simultaneously
  • Place goal on leveled ramp
  • Smooth operation
  • Maintain control of ball
  • Ability to unstick ball
  • Move gate both up and down
  • Multiple operating modes
  • Synchronized operation
  • Multifunctional arms
  • Handle simultaneous balls

Strategy Group initial take

  • Multipliers: Time (should always get 1.5)
  • Multipliers: Goal
  • Multipliers: Endzone
  • Large Balls
  • Ramp-keep functionally clear
  • Gatekeeper
  • Get large ball on goal
  • Move goal
  • Speed
  • Driver control
  • Stabilize goal
  • Realistic objective: One goal on ramp (2 multiplier)
  • Realistic objective: Finish with at least 31 seconds left (2 multiplier)

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