Project RFP’s

Brian BaylissMathew DickeNathan Ferrel

Overview

Discussion of RFP #1 (Maze) Discussion of RFP #2 (Scavenger

Hunt) Cost Benefit Analysis Questions?

Analysis of RFP #1 Maze Solving Robots Objective Build two computer controlled robots

that can navigate their way through a maze while communicating with one another. The task is completed when each robot finds the end and then returns to the beginning of the maze. The competition is won by the fastest maze solving time.

Analysis of RFP #1 Maze Solving Robots

Robot Operation - must be autonomous

- simultaneously solve maze.- The robots must communicate wirelessly. (Once a solution is found the other robot will be sent the solution and it must follow it.)

Analysis of RFP #1 Maze Solving Robots

Robot Operation - once each robot gets to the end of

the maze it must be able to retrace its path back to the beginning.- they must be able to avoid colliding with one another in the hallways (time penalties will result)

Analysis of RFP #1 Maze Solving Robots

Robot Operation - they must stay within the walls

of the maze (time penalties will result and possible disqualification).

Analysis of RFP #1 Maze Solving Robots The Maze - Maze walls will consist of white tape

on the black floor of the arena- Start and end will be represented by different colored tape- Hallways will be 25 cm wide- Only one solution to each maze- Maze layout will be unknown prior to each competition

Analysis of RFP #1 Maze Solving Robots

Analysis of RFP #1 Maze Solving Robots

Robot Physical Design Specs- built from provided components- within $200 budget for extra parts- fit within a 13 cm x 10 cm square (no height restriction)- wireless communication scheme chosen by groups.

Analysis of RFP #1 Maze Solving Robots

StrategyIt would increase efficiency for each robot to let the other one know what paths it has taken in the maze.

Overview

Discussion of RFP #1 (Maze) Discussion of RFP #2 (Scavenger

Hunt) Cost Benefit Analysis Questions?

Analysis of RFP #2 Scavenger Robots

Objective Build a computer controlled robot

that searches an arena for specific items with certain shapes, sizes, and colors. A “list” of items is given to the robot at the beginning of the competition. It must find those items and return them to its base before time is up.

Analysis of RFP #2 Scavenger Robots

Robot Operation - must be autonomous

- must be able to discriminate between objects based on shape, color, and size. - must be able to collect items and take them to their home basket.

Analysis of RFP #2 Scavenger Robots

Robot Operation - must implement collision

avoidance- must be able to identify home basket

Analysis of RFP #2 Scavenger Robots

The Arena - consists of a mostly open area

of 5 ft x 10 ft- baskets on each end of the arena- possible obstacles throughout the arena

Analysis of RFP #2 Scavenger Robots

Analysis of RFP #2 Scavenger Robots

Robot Physical Design Specs- built from provided components- within $100 budget for extra parts- fit within a 30 cm cube

Analysis of RFP #2 Scavenger Robots

Strategy1. Pick up each item separately and return to basket one at a time.2. Pick up multiple items at once and return to basket after obtaining a full payload.

Overview

Discussion of RFP #1 (Maze) Discussion of RFP #2 (Scavenger

Hunt) Cost Benefit Analysis Questions?

Cost Benefit AnalysisRFP #1

Extra Required Expenses - Wireless Communications- Multiple Robots

More work and time? Experience in wireless

Cost Benefit AnalysisRFP #2

No Required Extra Expenses- Cameras- Better Sensors

More Mechanical Work Possibly Less Stress Exciting

Overview

Discussion of RFP #1 (Maze) Discussion of RFP #2 (Scavenger

Hunt) Cost Benefit Analysis Questions?

QUESTIONS?