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1 Competition-Ready

Successful robots are consistent in their performance and reliable in their function. We achieve this with:

  • Clear understanding of the game mechanics and strategy
  • Prototyped designs to prove concepts
  • Thoughtful layout of components to ensure it is easy to maintain and debug
  • Planned placement of electrical components
  • Methodical bring up of subsystems in programming
  • Well-tested mechanisms and programming
  • Extensive driver/operator time with the robot on a complete field.
  • Practicing all parts of a team at the competition, including on-field robot setup and removal, selecting and running autos, practicing under time crunches and in distracting environments,

1.1 Competition-Ready Plan

  • At least 50 hours of driver practice on a robot prior to competition.
  • At least 50 tests of any unchanged autonomous mode before it is deployed for competition.
  • At least 3 full practice inspections, preferably with volunteer inspectors, at least one week prior to competition.
  • Complete inventory of road cases, including adequate spare parts, at least one week prior to events.
  • Pre-scouting of teams in attendance of the event.

This will enable us to meet the following team at-competitino goals:

  • Able to pass inspection immediately upon arrival and in a single session.
  • Have a fully functional robot every match with predictable performance.
  • Able to fix any issues and make repairs quickly by design.