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GOAL STATEMENT

To design and build an autonomous robot that can perform a specified task given in detail by the IEEE SoutheastCon 2007 Competition.

OBJECTIVES/CONSTRAINTS

 Complete design and fabrication for IEEE SoutheastCon Competition in March.
 Design a mechanical system that will allow us to shoot the ping pong balls efficiently.
 Design and fabricate structure that will navigate the court and support the shooting mechanism
 Determine the power consumption and supply the needed power with batteries

FORM AND FUNCTION

 Robot has to be 12” X 12” X 12”, can extend 6” beyond in any one direction after start
 Has be able to launch balls at a hoop at the center of the court 18” above floor
 Has to be able to request balls at “Ball Request Zone” by receiving an IR LED transmitted code
 Be able to navigate throughout the court

CHALLENGES

 Create a fully functional robot that will place at the competition in March and do so with a limited budget.
 To take on a task that has never been accomplished by any member of our team and to stretch the limits of our knowledge to fulfill the task.

TIMELINE

 Finnish design by January 20th.
 Have the gun and driver system done by January 31st
 Have the robot pieces assembled by February 10th.
 Complete programming of robot by March 1st and start rigorous testing
 Competition on March 22-25 in Richmond, VA