2023 • CHARGED UP
Luxo
The Game
CHARGED UP
Robots retrieve yellow cones and purple cubes from substations and place them on a three-level scoring grid. At match end, robots balance on a tilting charge station platform.
About This Robot
Building off the success of last year, we aimed to once again build the even greater performing robot than ever before. Named after the Pixar Lamp, this fast and elegant industrial arm on wheels is build with robustness in mind and precise control implemented. The first bot in team history to win any event, and taking home a total of 3 blue banners. In addition, Luxo took home the Excelence in Engineering award and a team award, the Engineering Inspiration award.
Technical Specifications
Drivetrain
Swerve (SDS MK4i)
Primary Mechanism
Industrial arm + elevator with absolute-encoder wrist
Programming
Python (RoboPy)
Notable Features
- ▶ First event-winning robot in team history
- ▶ Inverted electronics mounting
- ▶ Ranked #2 in all of New England (45-17-1 record)
- ▶ Qualified for World Championship (Newton Division)
2023 Competition Results
WPI District Event
Granite State District Event
NE District Championship (Wilson)
World Championship (Newton)
Awards
District Event Winner
WPI District Event
District Championship Winner (Wilson Division)
NE District Championship
NE District Championship Winner
NE District Championship
Excellence in Engineering Award
NE District Championship
Engineering Inspiration Award
NE District Championship
Photo Gallery
Videos
Season Recap
WPI Winning Match
NEDCMP Wilson Winning Match
NEDCMP Grand Finals Winning Match