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Re: NEWTON Robot Pictures and Basic Info

Copied from the former thread (Yay more exposure)

Team 190
Picture: Tubing Passive Ramps Active Ramps
Robot Class: 4' 120lbs
Drivetrain: 6wd Colsons
Speed: ~9fps
Ground Clearance: ~1" (enough to climb a 25* ramp)
Arm: Elevator with gripper, scores on all levels with moderate speed
Gripper: Fiberglass conformable bottom, 4 bar "finger", Holds tubes at 55* angle
Pick Up Method: Floor
Ramp: 2 independent ramps. Passive for 5", active pneumatic lifts for 13"
Results: Quarterfinalists at BAE, Champions at SVR, Motorola Quality award at SVR
Strengths: Lifting robots, Powerful drivetrain, experienced drivers, good at simultaneous defense and offense.
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