Design

Design uses Inventor to 3-D model the robot. Their drawings  displaying technical specifications, allowing other robot-related sub teams to manufacturer and construct robot parts. After working with other subteams to make sure that the robot is drawn to the correct specifications, Design prints them for display in the pit during competitions.

This subteam creates the design of our robot before it is modeled in CAD and eventually fabricated. For every single part we design first and cut second. Design also supports mechanical as problems arise throughout the buildseason. They are constantly designing and then redesigning our robot.

Chairman’s

• collects and prepares all relevant in­for­ma­tion for the Chair­man’s Award submission. This includes an essay, a presentation, and an executive summary.
•  maintains the C.O.R.E. website’s content
• creates artistic work such as signs for the pit and decals for the robot
• creates promotional materials
• works with sponsors and judges

Website

This sub team codes the website. They work on website themes and while fixing any issues on the pages. Additionally, they work to keep the website a useful place for relevant information.

Electrical/ Controls

This sub­team is responsible for the electric components on the robot. They work hand-in-hand with the programming and the mechanical sub­teams to place control boards and wiring.

Mechanical

This subteam manufactures the robot’s dri­ve­train, chassis, and various mechanical devices. In working on the drive train, students test different gear ratios to find a sufficient balance between acceleration and torque.   As for mechanical devices, this subteam has, in previous years  been responsible for creating a scissor lift mechanism, a staged lift system, ball collection devices, and shooting device. Each device must fit together within competition parameters.

Media

The media sub­team documents of the team’s activities, competitions, and build season. Their photos and videos appear on the website and promotional materials.

Programming

The programming subteam is responsible for programming the robot so that it is controllable via an OI (Operator Interface) or other method as dictated by the challenge. This team will work closely with the controls team to ensure that all wiring is correct and the controls team will assist in wiring extra programming sensors, etc. They are also responsible for creating autonomous/hybrid code as needed based

upon the present year’s challenge. This subteam adds sensors, switches, etc., as needed to enhance or better control the robot’s performance. These items will also be added if ordered by the safety captain or mentor when they contribute to the safe operation of the robot and protection of team members and spectators.

Safety

The safety subteam is responsible for monitoring all activities of the team. This subteam instructs the team in safe operation of machinery, enforces all team safety rules and administers safety tests to guarantee retention of the information. At competition, they are responsible for the organization of the pit. The main goal is to create a well-organized and safe working

environment. Safety is vital to the team so that we can keep order and have a workable environment.

Scoutagy

The scout­agy subteam is a combination of scouting and strategy. With both pre-scouting data and match data they use their scouting database to predict the outcomes of matches and help C.O.R.E. make a well-informed decision during alliance selection