2006:
Name: KG3
Summary:
For the 2006 Aim High competition we built a very unique robot. KG-3 or Kate Gleason 3 was built to score in both the 3 point and 1 point goals. It went on to be a very successful robot winning us 5th place, a place in the Finger Lakes Regional Quarter Finals, and the General Motors Industrial Design Award. In Boston KG-3 made it to the semi finals.
Strength:
KG-3 was built with a very sturdy frame, but to protect the frame during the competition was a number of bumpers that surround the front, left, and right of the robot. To protect the roller in the back is a steel guard which can withstand a competition and a half of other robots slamming into the back of ours at full speed. The cannon is built with a t-slotted 8020 aluminum frame on top of that is the robot's primary electrical system which is also protected by a 1/8 inch thick sheet of Plexiglas.
Shooting Mechanism:
The part that defined KG-3 is its unique firing mechanism. On the back of the robot is a roller. After the poof balls are brought into the robot a conveyer moved the balls up to the launcher. The launcher consisted of two wheels which, when powered, would spin and launch the poof balls fast and accurately.
Drive Train:
Kate Gleason 3 includes kit bot transmission. There were also a total of 6 different wheels. The advantage of having 6 wheels was that if one tire blew 5 other wheels would be able to keep Kate Gleason 3 moving.
Other Features:
- Low Center of Gravity
- Adjustable Shooter for compact transportation.
- Battery Pack Holder.
- Safety Net
- Turbo Mode
- Easy to repair
Removed Features:
- Camera
- Adjustable Shooter Controls
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