Theme: Attacking & Defending

Robot Name : Cool Hitter
(Class Activity on 10/2/09)

The design of our robot for the theme of Attacking & Defending was similar to G.O.L.F. design. The reason for chosen this design are because of its stability and arm that it has will be useful to attack the opponents. The stability of this robot came from its lowered structured and three motor used in its construction. We are just modifying the program for this robot to make it suit to the theme.

This robot uses all three motors, two to move it and one to swing its arm. Besides, this robot also used Ultra Sonic Sensor in order to measures distances and detect object in front of it. As it detects the object, it will swing it arm to hit the object and return just like an echo. Based on this application we used it to detect and attack our opponent. Its stability enables "Cool Hitter" to avoid itself from being crumple in its battle.

conclusion:

Mass

Heavy and compact design can stand steadily even with extreme force by the opponents. We had measure the weight and our which is one of the lighter designs. We should add any extra accessories to increase the weight even some of them will not be functioning.

Gravity Centre

towering robot design reduce the stability and prone to collapse if the greater force hit on the lower parts of the structures.

Moving Mechanism

Modify the movement system by attaching gears on tiers help to increase the power to 120% instead of maximum 100%. The speed will decreases but it is not considered as much important because power is much important than speed right now.