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2010 - Pele'

Our 2010 robot, Pele'.
2010 Robot Specifications:
Drive System
4 Drive Wheels
4 CIM Drive Motors
Tough Box Transmissions
Dimensions/Weight
Height = ~24 inches
Length = ~38 inches
Width = ~28 inches
Weight = ~120 lbs.
Autonomous Mode
Able to score goals in near zone.
Scoring
Able to hold ball with vacuum system, and kick balls with pneumatic kicker.
Our 2010 team.
2010 Awards:
Wisconsin Regional (Milwaukee, WI):
Competition Quarterfinalists
Mentored Team 3381 - Rookie All-Star
Minnesota 10,000 Lakes Regional (Minneapolis, MN):
Competition Semifinalists
Imagery Award
Mentored Team 3276 - Rookie Inspiration Award

2009 - Afterburner

Our 2009 robot, Afterburner.
2009 Robot Specifications:
Drive System
4 Drive Wheels
4 CIM Drive Motors
Tough Box Transmissions
Omni wheels in front for steering
Dimensions/Weight
Height = ~48 inches
Length = ~28 inches
Width = ~38 inches
Weight = ~120 lbs.
Inspiration: John Deere combine.
Autonomous Mode
Four different autonomous patterns to avoid being scored upon, or to trap opponents.
Scoring
Able to throw or dump orbit balls into opponents trailers, or to deliver "empty cells" to air locks.
Our 2009 team.
2009 Awards:
Wisconsin Regional (Milwaukee, WI):
Regional Champions with teams 2039 and 1625
Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers Entrepreneurship Award
Mentored Team 2826 - Rookie All-Star

2008 - Fireball

Our 2008 robot, Fireball.
2008 Robot Specifications:
Drive System
4 Drive Wheels
2 CIM Drive Motors
Tough Box Transmissions
Omni wheels in front for steering
Dimensions/Weight
Height = ~60 inches
Length = ~38 inches
Width = ~28 inches
Weight = ~120 lbs.
Hybrid Mode
Going to be able to knock off ball and drive laps.
Scoring
Able to hurdle Trackball.
Able to herd the Trackball.
Able to manuver and drive laps.
Our 2008 team.
2008 Awards:
Minnesota Regional (Minneapolis, MN):
Competition Quarterfinalists
Imagery Award
Runner-Up Safety Award
Wisconsin Regional (Milwaukee, WI):
Competition Quarterfinalists
Imagery Award
Runner-Up Safety Award (Safety FIRST)
Web Site Excellence Award
FIRST Website Excellence Award
Mentored Team 2437 - Rookie All-Star

2007 - Inferno

Our 2007 robot, Inferno.
2007 Robot Specifications:
Drive System
4 Drive Wheels
4 CIM Drive Motors, Banebots Transmissions
Omni wheels in front for steering
Able to climb any ramp
Dimensions/Weight
Height = 48 inches
Length = 37.5 inches
Width = 27.5 inches
Weight = 90 lbs. w/o battery + Bumpers (Roughly 115 lbs.)
Autonomous Mode
Arm lifts allowing arm to extend and prepare for match.
Scoring
Able to pick up game pieces off floor and score on all levels of rack.
Able to score 6 ringers in 2 minutes depending on amount of blocking we are experiencing.
Our record is 4 ringers in approximately 35 seconds at Milwaukee Regional.
Our 2007 team.
2007 Awards:
World Championship (Atlanta, GA):
Highest Seeded Rookie Award (Newton Division, 7-0 Qualifying Record, Rank 1st)
Rookie Inspiration Award
Wisconsin Regional Competion (Milwaukee, WI):
Regional Champions with teams 537 and 2169
Imagery Award
Safety Award (2nd place)
Indiana Robotics Invitational (Indianapolis, IN):
Rookie Team Award
Mentor Team - Team 93, NEW Apple Corps