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Element that interacts with other objects ANSWER I
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ManipulatorsMechanicalMVRT10-09-2006
DESIGN II
What is
a
QUESTIO
N I manipu
lator
?
What is aQUESTION I
manipulator ?
Element that interacts with other objects
ANSWER I
Manipulators work through physical contact
CONCEPT I
No...• Electromagnetism• Non-friction heating• Antigravity• Other unexplained natural phenomena
CONCEPT I
Why do we avoid non-physical manipulation?
QUESTION II
Simple and dependable is better
ANSWER II
Manipulators should be designed for a specific purpose
CONCEPT II
Purposes:•Changing position of field objects
•Changing position of robot w/ FOs
CONCEPT II
PICTURE I
Team 166 holding 4 tetras.
PICTURE II
Team 60 holding 2 goals.
PICTURE III
Teams 233 and 522 hanging from the bar.
How well does each manipulator accomplish its purpose?
QUESTION III
Manipulators need to be positioned or position themselves
CONCEPT III
Methods of positioning.•Drivetrain•Powered (mechanized)
CONCEPT III
PICTURE IV
Teams 115 balancing with two goals and multiple balls.
PICTURE VTeams 114’s self-tracking rotating shooter.
PICTURE VITeams 75’s first shooter concept.
What are the pros and cons of each positioning method?
QUESTION IV
Manipulators need to consistently affect FOs
CONCEPT IV
Methods of affection•Friction•Vacuum•Physical constraint
CONCEPT IV
PICTURE VII
Teams 469’s robot for 2006.
PICTURE VIIITeams 1902’s intake rollers.
PICTURE IX
Teams 1388 capping a tetra.
What are some uses for each method of affection?
QUESTION V
ManipulatorsBy Humphrey HuPhotographs from ChiefDelphiYou may not modify this Powerpoint without permission
DESIGN II