Monthly Archives: September 2009

Build a simple robot base (Update)

An update from my earlier post: My students have gotten the first of the simple robot bases up and moving. A Wytech Fox11 board and a Solarbotics L298 Compact Motor Driver (H-Bridge) have been added to the bot base, along … Continue reading

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US First 2010 Kickoff

Memphis has been selected as one of the “Local Kickoff” locations for the US First Robotics competition for this year! The date is Jan 9, 2010, but the location is yet to be announced.

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US First Mentor Meeting

Last year, MCS started several US First Robotics teams within the schools. This year the program is expanding to include more students and sponsors. Along with returning sponsor Medtronic, Smith & Nephew have agreed to sponsor the program here in … Continue reading

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Robot that Jumps Walls

This robot can jump a 7 meter wall or fence. Full Article.

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Video of Trinity College 2009 Fire Fighting Robot (Home Robot Contest)

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