Mechanical Group
- Work on robot chassis and mechansim
- "Skeleton" of the robot
- 3D model robot in Autodesk Inventor
- Develop and prototype new design ideas
- Manufacture and assemble robot
- Maintain robots during competition season
Electronics Group
- Electrical and pnumatic systems
- "Nervous system" of the robot
- Majority hands-on work
- Close collaboration with mechanical and drive groups
Software Group
- Develop code
- "Brain" of the robot
- Write in Java
- Faciliate driver control of the robot
- Enable robot to operate autonomously
Drive Team
- Operate robot in competition
- Drive robot as a group -- it's complicated!
- Work with other teams' drivers
- Study game rules and game strategy
Administrative Group
- Organize official team communications
- Draft emails
- Manage paperwork
- Order spirit wear
Scouting Group
- Collect information on other teams' robots
- Analyze other teams' performance
- Help select strategy and alliances at competion
Treasury Group
- Track team finances and budget
- Process donations
- Create the Bill of Material
Safety Group
- Enforce saftey regulations
- Provide instruction on safe operation of tools and equipment
- Prepare team safety manual