This forum is really of great help in understanding our beloved "ROBOT" in using it to everyday structural analysis and design problems in various structures and we takes pride in ourselves as we uphold the title of "engineers" and "designers" with the use/help of this marvelous software and in the bigger picture, we became productive and useful to our society.
The only reason,I would say, that I (we) cannot upgrade because of financial reason. Unless, the technical staff declares that using the "old" version is unfit for use and dangerous for public safety, then, I will ceased to use it and tell to all the owners of all the "buildngs" that I've done using the old version of the software to vacate the bldgs immediately because it will collapse anytime soon( I hope this is not the case.)
It is disheartening that Autodesk doesnt give due credit to the owner of the old version when I try to upgrade,they said upgrade is not possible since my software is really old(done before Christ was born). The only way to upgrade is to buy it, as if you have never own this software, for me that's ridiculous and bizarre.
everyone of us is in a financial crisis period, the world of AEC is very poor in this years, so the financial problem is for all the robot users. Anyway, IMHO Robot is a job tool, as the shoes for a runner. Have you ever seen Usain Bolt with old or broken shoes????
If the problem could be the collapse of the structures that you designed, is not a problem of adsk, you signed your projects, and not adsk. If Bolt loose his run at cause of the shoes, it's not fault of the shoes but of Bolt that don't buy a new one.
For the similarly-named robot which competed in Series 2-4, see Milly-Ann Bug.Millennium BugParticipation InformationUK Series4Team InformationTeam MembersRory Williams
Thomas Williams
Andrew Walker
FromNorwichRobot StatisticsWeight160kgDimensions0.72m x 0.65m x 0.45mClearance250mmTop Speed4mphDrive2x disability scooter motorsWeaponsForklift & 2000rpm spinning discStatistics correct as of its most recent show/competition appearance, or if not applicable, qualification attempt.
Millennium Bug was a walking robot that exclusively competed in Series 4 of Robot Wars. It was defeated in the first round of its only appearance, at the hands of Judge Shred 2 and X-Terminator 2.
Box-shaped and very large for its time and 24kg over the weight limit for walkerbots at the time, Millennium Bug walked on eight legs made from scaffold pipes. It was armed with a large forklift at the front, and a 2000rpm forward-facing spinning disc at the rear. Millennium Bug was a very slow robot with a top speed of just 4mph, and could not self-right when overturned, leading to its defeat in its only battle.
Millennium Bug's name came from the Year 2000 problem, commonly known as the "Y2K bug" or "The Millennium Bug", a predicted problem of computers reverting back to 1900 as the year at the start of 2000, leading to issues with time-dependent tasks. Millennium Bug was built and entered for Series 4, which was filmed in early 2000.
At the Fourth Wars qualifiers, Millennium Bug fought Little Fly. The walker lost one of its legs during the battle, but regardless both robots survived for the full fight, and qualified for the series. [1]
Millennium Bug failed to made an impression as it couldn't keep up with the speed of its opponents. Eventually X-Terminator managed to break off a few leg guards with its axe, and Judge Shred got underneath it, and used its flipper to turn it onto its rear. Unable to self-right, with it legs still waving about in the air, Millennium Bug was deemed immobilised, and was finished off by being put onto the Arena Floor Flipper and sent flying, landing upside down at the bottom end of the arena just like Clawed Hopper. This would be Millennium Bug's only appearance on Robot Wars.
Millennium Bug was entered in the spin-off series Techno Games, devoid of its armour and weapons, in the battery sprint competition. It was significantly more successful, beating Team EyeEye's Rita Rocks in the heat and ultimately finishing third overall.
The hotel company began experimenting with a front-of-the-house autonomous service delivery robot (dubbed AURA, for short) eight months ago, piloting its first robot test at the 293-room M Social Singapore.
The robot moves without human assistance. It comes to an immediate stop when its sensors detect a moving object within a 5-meter radius, which mitigates the risk of knocking into unsuspecting guests. The sensors also detect when the door is opened, at which point its hatch slides open to reveal the bottle, towel or other contents of the storage compartment the guest had ordered.
More important than freeing up hotel staff to focus on other duties is the surprise-and-delight experience the robotic room service delivery provides to guests. The robots offer a unique and memorable experience that has already been shown to increase occupancy, drive repeat visits and generate favorable brand advocacy.
More sophisticated robots are currently in development by Savioke, and several other robotics companies are jumping on the bandwagon. According to reports, the next generation of AURA robots will have a robotic arm that gives it the ability to cook eggs on demand, for example. These newest additions to the guest services staff should be in service by early next year.
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For the 2022 FRC season, Team 4099 competed with our robot, Kestrel. We went to two district events, both held in Washington DC, and won second place with our alliance, advancing us to District Championships in Hampton, VA and earning us the Industrial Design and Autonomous awards. In Virginia, our robot continued on its warpath to victory, making it to semifinals while again earning us the Autonomous Award, securing us a spot in the World Championships. Then, in our most brilliant season thus far, our robot won the Turing division and made it to finals in the Einstein field.
For the 2020 FRC season, Team 4099 competed with our robot, Solo. We planned on going to two district events, one in Haymarket and the other in Owings Mills, however due to the rise of COVID19, the Owings Mills event was canceled. We were pretty successful this season, reaching the Quarterfinals in one competition.
For the 2019 FRC season, Team 4099 competed with our robot, Millenium Falcon. We went to two district events, one in Haymarket and the other in Owings Mills. This season was our most successful yet, reaching the Semifinals in one competition, and making the District Championships in Fairfax.
For the 2018 FRC season, Team 4099 competed with our robot, The Chief. We went to two district events, one in Oxon Hill and the other in Edgewater. In our most successful season yet, we built a robot that worked to its fullest capacity in every match, with no reliability issues throughout both competitions. We reached the elimination round in both competitions and nearly advanced to the District Championships.
Automation today requires the use of robots and their electronic components. Among the most important aspects of robotics is the printed circuit board (PCB) used for electronic control and operation. With multiple industries that use robotics, finding PCB solutions that meet the various needs of the automated devices has become even more valuable.
The circuit board provides the control system and is one of five major components of a robot to ensure its operation. The other major parts of a robot are the sensors, actions and feedback, body and power supply. Since the PCB must work to control the robot, robot builders cannot compromise on the design and structure of the PCB.
The PCB starts with a schematic. This design phase is crucial for outlining the components and arrangement on the circuit board. Be specific when designing the PCB to avoid problems during the evaluation or manufacturing phases. Various considerations during design include the trace width, drill size and package design.
The trace width determines the space available for carrying current. Both power and ground lines use traces. And both should have sufficient width. Additionally, you should not create any layouts that require sharp, 90-degree turns in the traces.
Without a wide enough trace size, heat damage can occur to the components on the PCB. However, trace size should not be so wide as to interfere with other components on the PCB. Various tools for designing PCBs can help you calculate the necessary width for traces on the board.
The drill size dictates the width of holes cut into the PCB. However, when indicating the appropriate drill size on your diagram, do not use the distance needed. Increase it slightly. Solder will fill some of the space, reducing the required drill size and making up for any discrepancies between the space needed and the hole.
During design, make sure to understand the view created of the package. Generally, you want to produce a bottom view of the PCB package. If using it on top, mirror the design to ensure the symmetry of components.
Due to limited space on the package, consider using both sides. For example, place surface mounted devices on the bottom and through hole components on top. Additionally, use more compact connectors to save space, if needed.
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