Our Robot: R5B "Auster"
Finished Robot
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Right after Kickoff day, based on the presented objectives, our team began the process to successsfully design and construct a robot. By following the engineering process the team constructed a robot that would enable them to advance to the regional competition.
The R5B "Auster" was completed after six weeks of hard work. The 'R' stands for Robot, the '5' stands for the fifth year the team has been competing, and the 'B' stands for the second major design the team considered. The robot's unique name, Auster, is the name of a Roman god of wind.
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Engineering Process
While designing the robot, our team followed an engineering process based on the ISO/IEC 15288 standards. Our team followed a six step process during the competition:
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Requirements Analysis
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Design
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Brainstorming
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Alternatives Analysis
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Sub-System Design
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Implementation
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System Integration
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Verification
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Validation
Brainstorming Robot Design Ideas
Because our team was using power tools while constructing the robot, we implemented a safety plan in order to prevent injuries.
This plan included:
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Safety briefing for all students
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Hands-on training for each of the power tools
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Safety poster with general safety rules posted in the work area
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Safety rules cards specific to each power tool placed by the appropiate tool
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Adult supervision during use of power tools
In case of an accident our team also had:
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A first aid kit and fire extinguisher mounted in the work area
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An adult and student certified in CPR and First Aid
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Safety
Safety Rules Posted in the Work Area