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Team 1024 has once again developed a creative machine that can efficiently function and effectively perform in this year's game. There are many features that will make our robot stand out at competitions and demonstrations we attend and host. This year, the game involves driving around a track and raising one of the balls over the overpass as you finish a lap. The team felt that stopping and moving the ball up would take up too much time, so we decided to fix that problem with a "Shoot on the Run" system. As we drive around the final turn and approach the overpass, our robot will shoot the ball over. This will save lots of time, and will hopefully result in extra points in crucial rounds.
For the mostpart, our robot runs automatically because of its programming. For example, we have 2 arms in the front that have 3 positions. One is low to the ground for driving, another is in the middle for picking up the ball, and the last is raised up, used in shooting. Sensors will be able to detect when each position is needed, and won't require the same timing and precision our previous robot controls have needed. Another cool example of our automated robot's potential occurs in the shooting process. The robot will be able to detect when it is in range for our shot, and will automatically launch the ball when the time is right. This takes stress off our driver and helps prevent mistakes in the timing and positioning of our shots. This year's robots is one of our most advanced, and all the effort will hopefully pay off during the regionals.
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