The Robonauts 118 - 2016 Video

[Justin Ridley]

The Robonauts 2016:

https://youtu.be/sWHwDfpeYjo

Congrats to all teams for getting through this build season. We can't wait to play Stronghold and look forward to seeing all of your creations.

[Kyler Hagler]

Holy Cow! Awesome job guys. You continue to impress and inspire. Congrats on an awesome bot.

[MikLast]

Another top tier team going down low....

That grappling hook is amazing also!

[notmattlythgoe]

http://www.reactiongifs.us/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/shocked_joey_friends.gif

[Akash Rastogi]

Digging the hang. Can you relaunch if you happen to miss? What's the mechanism used to launch the grappling hook?

Very cool!

[jajabinx124]

Mind blown :ahh:

[Navid Shafa]

Was wondering what Einstein play was going to look like ;)

[tim-tim]

Always the best release videos, and robot. Can't wait to see it in person.
#suchscaling #sopackaging
Well done!

[Michael 4499]

Someone finally did a grappling hook :)

[MooreteP]

Throw down the gauntlet (http://www.history.com/news/ask-history/what-does-it-mean-to-throw-down-the-gauntlet)

[Mr.Paulson]

Yep....that's a good robot. Would expect nothing less. Nice work!

[Nuttyman54]

118, thank you for consistently beating my unreasonably high expectations for your robots!

"Woo-hoo!". Hope I get to see this one up close at CMP again!

[swwrobotics]

oh em gee, great job!!

[bearbot]

Love the scaling device always a robot that inspires the robotics community

[MaGiC_PiKaChU]

I was expecting a swiss knife from 118... :rolleyes:

[Karthik]

JJ Watt!!!

[P.J.]

One of my favorite teams and consistently my favorite reveal video every season.

It's impressive enough now, but when you can shoot over and tackle the REAL JJ Watt that'll be something to see :cool:

[pujan824]

WOW! Awesome robot you guys. We'll be looking forward to competing against you at Toronto East in a couple weeks

[robotboy3925]

Nice job

[Abhishek R]

Wait, I thought low bar robots were gonna get blocked?

[waialua359]

So far, I've seen two Juggernauts unveil their robots.
Pneumatic Catapults Baby!!

That grappling hook. What a way to save on weight AND utilize practically a zero envelope!

[Omer Huly]

http://www.ynetnews.com/PicServer2/20122005/966040/1_wa.jpg

Great job guys!

[RoboAlum]

Just wow next on my list of teams I can't wait to see 1114 254 and 2056

[s_forbes]

So far, I've seen two Juggernauts unveil their robots.
Pneumatic Catapults Baby!!


Pneumatic catapults all the way! We were initially torn on our shooter design, but it's nice to see we ended up in the cool kids club.

Now it's time to prototype some grappling hooks.

[sagi34]

Great robot!
I wonder if it can shoot to the low goal once it got the ball inside the shooter.

[tindleroot]

Definitely my favorite reveal so far! A robot that features a catapult, ballista, and siege machine all at once, plus more! Also, I really like the gold and white painted mecanum wheels.

[waialua359]

Great robot!
I wonder if it can shoot to the low goal once it got the ball inside the shooter.

With such a full arsenal, why would they need to?

[sagi34]

With such a full arsenal, why would they need to?
you always need plan b, if their shooter breaks down during a match they will need it.

[Landonh12]

I did NOT expect a grappling hook from 118.

Everything else, well, yeah.

Good luck this year guys. Best bot I've seen so far.

-364

[Connor McBride]

I'm geeking out hardcore over that climber. Awesome job!

[Michael Corsetto]

Just when I thought we were done with harpoons... :rolleyes:

-Mike

[Zebra_Fact_Man]

Is that grappling hook legal? I thought I remembered something last year about grappling hook can-burglars not being allowed.

Is this safe??? Projectile robot components? My team decided against it only because we didn't want to run into Robot Inspectors that wouldn't let us play due to safety concerns. Everyone we talked to said it wouldn't pass. Kinda miffed if we coulda gone with it all along.

[peirvine]

#teamharpoon

[EricLeifermann]

Is that grappling hook legal? I thought I remembered something last year about grappling hook can-burglars not being allowed.

Is this safe??? Projectile robot components? My team decided against it only because we didn't want to run into Robot Inspectors that wouldn't let us play due to safety concerns. Everyone we talked to said it wouldn't pass. Kinda miffed if we coulda gone with it all along.

Its up to 118 to prove to the LRI at each event that it is safe.

It does not state anywhere in the rules that you can't have a projectile.

[BenHildy]

Woah guys. Way to go. I had a notification pop up when it was released and I had a beautiful surprise after school, so thank you!

Another amazing lo-bar robot that combines speed with accurate shooting. Also, the most creative solution to hanging I've seen (and I've seen A LOT). I will be paying attention to how this robot does, but I think we have yet another top tier robot from a top tier team.

1114 and 254, the time is now...

[BenHildy]

#teamharpoon

I'll second that

MN Teams UNITE!

[Justin Montois]

Pneumatic catapults all the way! We were initially torn on our shooter design, but it's nice to see we ended up in the cool kids club.


:D

Amazing robot from 118. A consistent source of inspiration towards excellence. Thank you.

[Michael Hill]

JJ Watt!!!

Sick of that guy. First it's his cabin, now he's playing defense for 118? He's definitely "Rise and grind guy".

[Michael Hill]

Also, doesn't their climb system violate the bumper rules?

Edit: not the actual climb system, but it appears their bumpers are no longer in the bumper zone while climbing.

[Mike Marandola]

Also, doesn't their climb system violate the bumper rules?

Edit: not the actual climb system, but it appears their bumpers are no longer in the bumper zone while climbing.

By that logic going over the rock wall would make many robots illegal. Actually, all climbs would be illegal. Their bumpers are not rising compared to the bottom of their wheels.

[NShep98]

Also, doesn't their climb system violate the bumper rules?

Edit: not the actual climb system, but it appears their bumpers are no longer in the bumper zone while climbing.

R22 BUMPERS must be located entirely within the BUMPER ZONE, which is the volume contained
between two virtual horizontal planes, 4 in. above the floor and 12 in. above the floor, in reference
to the ROBOT standing normally on a flat floor. BUMPERS do not have to be parallel to the floor.

[Zebra_Fact_Man]

Also, doesn't their climb system violate the bumper rules?

Edit: not the actual climb system, but it appears their bumpers are no longer in the bumper zone while climbing.

Nope. It fits perfectly within the 15 in restriction (they are lifting from their COM), and there is no height limit. All good there.
Only question I have is the projectile nature of it.

[D_Price]

Great job as always guys! Wish we could travel to Texas to come play. Hopefully at Championships we will see yinz!

[Michael Hill]

By that logic going over the rock wall would make many robots illegal. Actually, all climbs would be illegal. Their bumpers are not rising compared to the bottom of their wheels. The bumper height is not based off the

Wasn't the bumper restriction what made at least one of the Ri3D robots illegal?

[XaulZan11]

Sick of that guy. First it's his cabin, now he's playing defense for 118? He's definitely "Rise and grind guy".

Makes u think (http://uproxx.com/ksk/a-peer-reviewed-research-paper-examining-the-inextricable-links-between-j-j-watt-and-adolf-hitler/)

[Basel A]

The projectile hook does look a bit dangerous. Not sure what safety measures have been implemented. Hoping no one gets hurt!

[corriii_16]

http://www.reactiongifs.us/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/shocked_joey_friends.gif

SAME.

[Michael Hill]

R22 BUMPERS must be located entirely within the BUMPER ZONE, which is the volume contained
between two virtual horizontal planes, 4 in. above the floor and 12 in. above the floor, in reference
to the ROBOT standing normally on a flat floor. BUMPERS do not have to be parallel to the floor.

Look at the blue box added in Team Update 1. If the robot is virtually translated into a flat floor, their orientation would not put the wheels on the floor and the bumpers do not appear to be within 15" of the lowest point on the robot.

[NShep98]

Look at the blue box added in Team Update 1. If the robot is virtually translated into a flat floor, their orientation would not put the wheels on the floor and the bumpers do not appear to be within 15" of the lowest point on the robot.

The orientation of the robot at any given time has no relevance to the rule.

This measurement is intended to be made as if the ROBOT is resting
on a flat floor

Meaning unless they have some sort of secret mechanism that keeps the robot in that orientation while sitting on a flat floor, which I highly doubt they do, they are fine according to bumper rules.

[Mastonevich]

I seem to remember another mechanism of 118s that was deemed illegal in the past. I suspect this one will be OK.

[Chris is me]

The orientation of the robot at any given time has no relevance to the rule.



Meaning unless they have some sort of secret mechanism that keeps the robot in that orientation while sitting on a flat floor, which I highly doubt they do, they are fine according to bumper rules.

I think what Michael is thinking of isn't the bumper rules, but the 15" extension rule, which made a lot of single joint rotary climbers illegal. 118's harpoon however, clearly never extends more than 15" past the bumpers, so there's no reason for concern.

[Foster]

Add me to the "stunned" list on that reveal. An amazing robot.

But about the 34'th time watching it, I'm seeing that WALL OF BLUE BANNERS and the space you are playing in.

Can you post a few words on where that is? That has got to be the nicest practice space I've ever seen. At the 0:43 second mark there are some pretty neat vehicles in the background.

[Tom Line]

We built a robot. You jokers built a swiss army knife.

[Procolsaurus]

Surprising that their choice of a climber looks like it could easily exceed the 15" protrusion limit.
Guess they don't plan on missing.

[Daler99]

Wow! This is really the best robot I've seen so far this year! :D I hope to see it in person. ;)

#TeamMecanumIntake
#TeamPneumaticWheels

[mentos54]

I think what Michael is thinking of isn't the bumper rules, but the 15" extension rule, which made a lot of single joint rotary climbers illegal. 118's harpoon however, clearly never extends more than 15" past the bumpers, so there's no reason for concern.

May I direct you to the image under g18 in this version (https://firstfrc.blob.core.windows.net/frc2016manuals/GameManual/FRC-2016-game-manual-03.pdf) of the rules (the newest)

The concern is that the rotation of their robot goes far enough from horizontal that their hook is outside 15" the (newly rotated) frame perimeter.

[cadandcookies]

I am blown away by this robot from newcomers 118118-- I didn't even know numbers went that high!

Seriously though, that's a cool robot. Hopefully I'll get a chance to see that grappling hook up close. 118 never fails to impress.

[AdamHeard]

May I direct you to the image under g18 in this version (https://firstfrc.blob.core.windows.net/frc2016manuals/GameManual/FRC-2016-game-manual-03.pdf) of the rules (the newest)

The concern is that the rotation of their robot goes far enough from horizontal that their hook is outside 15" the (newly rotated) frame perimeter.

In the video the robot never appears to cause a 15" violation.

I would wager a team of 118s caliber has tested try robot enough to feel confident in their implementation.

[FRCTeam3293]

This is a great bot and a great video!

[Edxu]

Add me to the "stunned" list on that reveal. An amazing robot.

But about the 34'th time watching it, I'm seeing that WALL OF BLUE BANNERS and the space you are playing in.

Can you post a few words on where that is? That has got to be the nicest practice space I've ever seen. At the 0:43 second mark there are some pretty neat vehicles in the background.

IIRC, Team 118's workspace is in the Staging Zone of the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in Houston, right beside the full-size mockup of the International Space Station. When I was there over the summer, there was a full-size FRC Practice Field set up there, with the blue banners in a huge circle around it.

I was freaking out during the tour because I didn't know this beforehand, and the tour guide had no idea what I was freaking out about.

[AllenGregoryIV]

IIRC, Team 118's workspace is in the Staging Zone of the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in Houston, right beside the full-size mockup of the International Space Station.

Yeah it's in Building 9 at Johnson Space Center. They moved their last season. You can see some more of it in their 2015 reveal video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-fA0YxxvnU) as well, along with the NASA Robonaut hanging out. It is an awesome place to visit and practice with them.

118 congrats on another awesome robot, good luck with your journey up north.

[Abrakadabra]

Fetchez La Vache at 1:18 !!!

[Schamsy]

I'm really confused on the specific rules, but aren't grappling hooks not allowed?

[AllenGregoryIV]

I'm really confused on the specific rules, but aren't grappling hooks not allowed?

When confused by the rules its often best to read through them again and see if you can find a specific rule that would outlaw something. In this case no there is not specific rule that makes this climb illegal. Their our general safety rules and rules about grappling other robots but if 118 takes measures to ensure the safety of the field and all people around the field it should be ruled legal.

[Schamsy]

When confused by the rules its often best to read through them again and see if you can find a specific rule that would outlaw something. In this case no there is not specific rule that makes this climb illegal. Their our general safety rules and rules about grappling other robots but if 118 takes measures to ensure the safety of the field and all people around the field it should be ruled legal.

I see, I read the rules and it just seemed unclear weather or not grappling could be used to climb. It does look safe, but it does say no grappling with exceptions to special field elements I think. That's what confused me. Otherwise super genius idea

[JesseK]

Oh no. That outtro! I pray no on on my team sees it ... we'll be sharpie-ing for days :ahh:

[D_Price]

Yeah I saw that also and dreaded that anyone of the students on our team saw it haha

Oh no. That outtro! I pray no on on my team sees it ... we'll be sharpie-ing for days :ahh:

[BenGuy]

All the specs please...? :D

[Sohaib]

Amazing as always. Can't wait to see this thing in person at East :)

[BAB the Builder]

WOW! Awesome robot you guys. We'll be looking forward to competing against you at Toronto East in a couple weeks

same here!

[BAB the Builder]

I'm really confused on the specific rules, but aren't grappling hooks not allowed?

I had thought the same thing but just reread through the rules, and its perfectly legal as long as its safe. Guess i'm just used to grappling hooks being not alloweed.

Great idea 118! looks awesome!

[audietron]

It didn't look like there was a mechanism on that would even potentially be removed like previous years.

Climber (2013)
super twisty claw (2015)

That is an awesome robot.

[Macktack]

At second 0:47 what lands on the batter next to the robot? Looks like a piece of bungee

[Boe]

It didn't look like there was a mechanism on that would even potentially be removed like previous years.

Climber (2013)
super twisty claw (2015)

That is an awesome robot.

Bridge Climber (2012)
Bunny Ears (2014 (iri))

[cadandcookies]

Bridge Climber (2012)
Bunny Ears (2014 (iri))


I think the issue in 2012 was that is was a bridge grappler... :P

[Beeker]

Ya but it doesn't have head lights.............:rolleyes:

[hawktomatoes]

love the scaling mechanism! the whole robot looks amazing!

[MaverickC17]

I see springs and pneumatic cylinders on the catapult, but I'm not really sure how they work together to launch the boulders. Any ideas?

[Michael 4499]

I see springs and pneumatic cylinders on the catapult, but I'm not really sure how they work together to launch the boulders. Any ideas?
What we did on our robot is used the pistons to pull the springs back and then used a latch system to hold it down and then primed the cylinders and release the latch. I am not sure what they are doing but it might be something like that.

[philso]

I think the issue in 2012 was that is was a bridge grappler... :P

It was AWESOME to see the one time Endeavour deployed this mechanism in a match. If it had not been made illegal, we would have seen them driving along the edge of the bridges to fine tune the balance (as told to me by one of their mentors).

This year's robot is similarly inspiring! We look forward to playing with you at Lone Star.

[Austin1018]

http://reactiongifs.me/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Supernatural-gif-mouth-open.gif

[maxnz]

IIRC, Team 118's workspace is in the Staging Zone of the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in Houston, right beside the full-size mockup of the International Space Station. When I was there over the summer, there was a full-size FRC Practice Field set up there, with the blue banners in a huge circle around it.

I was freaking out during the tour because I didn't know this beforehand, and the tour guide had no idea what I was freaking out about.

I learned this when I read the book that came with this year's KOP. Definitely couldn't have a better location IMO.

[JohnFogarty]

I have no idea why it took me until now to notice that drivetrain is a octagon just like ours. :)