Week 1 and 2

​We have just finished the first two weeks of the build season, and our team is making significant progress.

Mechanical:

​During Week 1, the mechanical team used CAD to design a prototype system for scoring coral on reefs. They also designed and built an elevator mechanism. The team continued to design and troubleshoot with other prototypes during Week 2 to improve on our initial design. With our current version, we can score on all levels of the reef! By week two, after more testing, the team also successfully mounted the elevator onto our robot's chassis. Looking forward to Week 3, the mechanical team is shifting its focus to developing a system for scoring algae.

Operations:

​The Operations team has made significant progress on award submissions and is nearing its completion. They have also enhanced the content and format of the team’s website to improve its quality and usability. The team has been working on updating our business and five-year plan in preparation for the competition season. 

​Additionally, Operations has secured two new sponsors, Mathnasium and Polymer Shapes!

Software:

​The software team has successfully programmed a drivetrain for the robot chassis, ensuring smooth and efficient movement. They enhanced the system by integrating additional motors for the robot’s prototype testing. Currently, their efforts are focused on autonomous operations, working to activate the robot's vision system by implementing April tags, a crucial piece for the robot to identify and interact with its environment. ​​By leveraging these visual markers, the robot can achieve great accuracy in navigation and object recognition, allowing us to score in the autonomous period.

​In just the first two weeks, we have made incredible progress and are eagerly looking forward to the rest of the season.