Mechatronics Design Challenge

3.5. Mechatronics Design Challenge#

For this challenge you will not be altering the mechanical design of the robot, but instead be designing a program. Complete the Mechatronics Unit EDP Portfolio using the below information.

3.5.1. Customer Requirements#

  • Send a search-and-rescue robot to the destination as quickly and safely as possible.

    • The robot should reach the destination in under 10 seconds.

    • The robot cannot touch any dangerous items (e.g. cones).

3.5.2. Design Constraints#

  • You must use the TurboPi robot as your search-and-rescue robot

  • Your first attempt must include a time-based Python program to autonomously control the robot

  • Addtional attempts can include sensors, camera, and app controls

  • Your code must include proper comments throughout

3.5.3. Search-and-Rescue Obstacle Course#

Use the image below to overlay on your Excel file for Step 5 of your portfolio.

Search and Rescue Obstacle Course Search and Rescue Obstacle Course

3.5.4. Testing your TurboPi Robot on the Course#

You may not test your TurboPi Robot on the course until you have completed Steps 1-5a of your portfolio, including the Pseudocode for your program. Your team is responsible to reset the course after each test on the course. The cone’s edge must sit fully within the blue tape (not over) on ALL sides. DO NOT begin testing the robot on the field until the previous team has reset the course. If the course is not set properly, your test will not count.

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