2026 – Rebuilt

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Team Robot "Air Ball"

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Last Comp

Team

  • Students
  • Mentors
    • Nilesh Agerwala
    • Dean Casciola
    • Dan Castellarian
    • Jerry Fatel
    • Sandhiya Krishnan
    • Chris Morse
    • Rick O’Donnell 
    • Barbara Santiano
    • Eric Wojtaszek

Strategy

A fast, accurate robot designed for consistent shooting, efficient cycling, and agile field movement.

Team Engineering Approach

Collaborative prototyping, early integration, and data‑driven testing across mechanical, CAD, electrical, and software teams.

Subsystems

  • Drivetrain:
    • SDS Mk4i swerve, Kraken X60 motors, L2 gearing
    • 26” × 26” frame for stability and hopper capacity
  • Intake:
    • 24” wide dual‑roller design
    • 2” compliant wheels with tuned compression
    • Retractable for protection and defense
  • Hopper:
    • Two‑stage HTD belt conveyor
    • Central fin for ball splitting
    • Fuel agitators to prevent dead zones
    • Polycarbonate structure protecting electronics
  • Shooter:
    • Dual 4” HiGrip flywheels
    • 0.9” compression for consistent shots
    • Powered indexer for long‑range scoring
    • Designed for accuracy from multiple field locations
  • Electronics:
    • CAN terminals, ferrules, service loops
    • Vertical panels for accessibility
    • Zero in‑match electrical failures this season
  • Vision & Software:
    • Two Orange Pis + four ArduCams
    • AprilTag‑based 3D pose estimation
    • Auto‑align to HUB
    • PathPlanner autonomous routines (Score 8, Score 8 + DEPOT, Score 8 + OUTPOST)