2.3 Carrier Bot Carrier-bot was used to carry ScoutShip on its platform to the desired place and raise that robot to the desired height. According to the theme one robot must have to carry another robot to the tower to score. The locomotion system for this robot is same as that of the SPSR. Motors were mounted on the front end. Two casters were used to support the rear end. Encoders were equipped to ensure the straight travel and ensure the detection of the desired place. The drive system of this robot is capable of providing corrective measure if the drive system deviates from its path.
Figure 2.14 Close view of guide ways and slider
Figure 2.13 Carrier-bot base and slider
Sliding system of this robot may be called the combinations of two set of the two circular guide ways. Circular pipes of equal diameter were used to acquire surface contact in between the slider and supporting pipe. To rise the slider two sets of string instead of one was used to distribute the tension properly and equally over the slider. Each set of strings were connected with a shaft mounted with the power window
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