Autonomous 'Tank' Robot

What?

Designed and built an autonomous robot to compete in a modified game of "Tanks."
The robot autonomously navigates an arena, locates targets, and fires projectiles at opponents.
Key constraints included a $200 budget, a 14”x14” size limit, and the ability to reload autonomously.

How?

Drive System: Utilized a mecanum wheel drivetrain for enhanced mobility and precise movements.
Shooting Mechanism: Incorporated flywheels powered by brushless DC motors for launching projectiles(nerf balls), with an indexed loading system for consistent firing.
Vision and Targeting: Integrated a Pixy camera for real-time target detection and alignment.
Reloading Silo: Designed a custom sliding mechanism to autonomously reload projectiles during gameplay.

Result

Achieved precise autonomous navigation and targeting through integrated systems.
Optimized firing accuracy with an indexed mechanism, reaching a rate of 10 balls per second.
Winner of the competition among a total of 12 teams.
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Pawan Sawant