BEST 2014 – Blade Runner

Windmill animation

 

2014 Game Theme Summary

Trobotics Inc. must design and build a vehicle capable of transporting and maneuvering large components of wind turbines to an assembly site without negatively affecting America’s transportation system. We must overcome logistic challenges prior to transportation and assembly of the wind turbines. We must make sure we obtain an Over Size Over Weight permit and relocate an endangered species called Prairie Chickens (which is on our transportation route) to an acceptable alternative habitat.

Once the logistic challenges are resolved, we may transport components to the assembly site.  Our vehicle will construct the wind turbines at the assembly site with the help from on-site cranes. The cranes will assist in the final upright positioning of the fully completed turbines.

To find out more about the 2014 Blade Runner Game theme visit this website at http://www.bestinc.org/ and watch the Game Day Teaser and Animation Video below.


 
Game Day Teaser

YouTube Video


 
Blade Runner Animation

YouTube Video


T.A.D.
(Turbine Assembly Device)
 

Our robot T.A.D is the right robot for the job! 

His features include:

  • A clawed hand for better grip on wind turbine blades!
  • A specialized carrying holder for transporting prairie chickens!
  • Full 360 degree turning spectrum!
  • Specialized weighted arm and chassis to improve traction and balance!
  • A full 310 degree turning wrist for accurate placement of turbine blades!
  • Expertly cut gears for mechanical advantage!

 

Tad is the BEST robot for the job because
  • Can recover all game pieces
  • Provides multiple strategies
  • Easily understood controls
  • Can move across the field in 20 seconds

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                   First Place: Robot Performance