Project RFP’s
Brian Bayliss
Mathew Dicke
Nathan Ferrel
Overview
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Discussion of RFP #1 (Maze)
Discussion of RFP #2 (Scavenger Hunt)
Cost Benefit Analysis
Questions?
Analysis of RFP #1
Maze Solving Robots
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Strategy
It would increase efficiency for each
robot to let the other one know what
paths it has taken in the maze.
Overview
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Discussion of RFP #1 (Maze)
Discussion of RFP #2 (Scavenger Hunt)
Cost Benefit Analysis
Questions?
Analysis of RFP #2
Scavenger Robots
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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
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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
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Robot Operation
- must implement collision avoidance
- must be able to identify home basket
Analysis of RFP #2
Scavenger Robots
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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
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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
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Strategy
1. 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
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Discussion of RFP #1 (Maze)
Discussion of RFP #2 (Scavenger Hunt)
Cost Benefit Analysis
Questions?
Cost Benefit Analysis
RFP #1
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Extra Required Expenses
- Wireless Communications
- Multiple Robots
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More work and time?
Experience in wireless
Cost Benefit Analysis
RFP #2
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No Required Extra Expenses
- Cameras
- Better Sensors
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More Mechanical Work
Possibly Less Stress
Exciting
Overview
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Discussion of RFP #1 (Maze)
Discussion of RFP #2 (Scavenger Hunt)
Cost Benefit Analysis
Questions?
QUESTIONS?