Team 1114 - Simbot SideSwipe

[Karthik]

For those who are interested, here's out 2015 robot, Simbot SideSwipe:



We'll see you at GTR Central, Waterloo, and the Windsor-Essex Great Lakes Regionals!

[thatprogrammer]

My joke about someone making a robot that looks like a crab came true....

Am I right in assuming that the totes are sucked in, before being pushed up a crazy fast elevator? :O

[artK]

Very nice looking machine. Are you going to be posting a facts sheet for the robot soon?

I don't know what to be scared of more - this beautiful robot, or the fact that y'all had time to powdercoat the entire thing this year.

[thinker&planner]

Finally!
We have also joked about our robot's intakes looking like crab claws, and thus they are now officially deemed "the crabs."

[smistthegreat]

I don't know if it's the camera angle or just the new sizing rules, but this robot looks absolutely huge.

[AdamHeard]

Originally Posted by smistthegreat

I don't know if it's the camera angle or just the new sizing rules, but this robot looks absolutely huge.

I have a hunch the elevator rotates or removes, and the robot is stored vertically on the cart.

[sviera88]

Awesome looking robot, but why isn't it called "Mr. Krabs"!?!

[smistthegreat]

Originally Posted by AdamHeard

I have a hunch the elevator rotates or removes, and the robot is stored vertically on the cart.

That could definitely explain why the supports for the mast aren't attached in this photo.

[Kyler Hagler]

Oh my... I cant wait to see it in action. I have a feeling this thing will stun us all when it hits the field. Another great robot from 1114! #TeamIFI

[JohnFogarty]

That robot is a crab, and you can't convince me otherwise. Looking forward to seeing how it works.

[magnets]

Wow - that's one fancy robot! How is that elevator driven? What's on the sides?

I can't wait to watch this robot compete this weekend.

[Anupam Goli]

I spy with my little eyes, omni wheels placed at different angles. Interesting drivetrain choice.

Edit: Is it just me, or do those wheel modules look like they rotate as well?

[Jacob Bendicksen]

Wow...this thing is just beautiful. Are some pieces missing? It seems odd to have a pretty thin support for a whole stack of totes - I'd expect to see supports on the sides, as well.

[MrForbes]

Beautiful! My wild guess is that the tall lift only lifts the container, and the totes are stacked and supported by the bottom.