Sumo Robot

As a part of Gator Gladiators since my first year of college, I have been working on researching and designing this sumo robot. The intent of this robot is to compete in a competition where robots attempt to push each other out of a ring. There are various weight classes for competition but this specific robot is aimed to be around 3 kilograms, however, the robot can be made more difficult to move by using magnets.

My role on the mechanical team for Gator Gladiators has been to research the magnetic power of small neodymium magnets that would not weight much but could increase the weight of the robot when it is on a magnetic metal. On top of this, I have assisted in designing and creating CAD models of various parts of the robot such as the electronics bay, wheel system, and frame. I also contributed to manufacturing the robot. In the fall I will serve as the Vice President of the club and expand my role to helping the club operate and attract new members.

As I have worked with several other members and other teams on this project, I do not take full responsibility for the designing and assembly of this robot. However, since I have worked on this robot for three years, my contributions have been substantial.