FTC 15814
Metal Makers

INTO THE DEEP

In INTO THE DEEP presented by RTX, teams dive into underwater robotics challenges on a 12ft square field featuring a central submersible structure and elevated baskets.

Sample Collection

Score samples in baskets and create specimens with clips for higher points

Robot Specs

18" cube at start, may expand to 20"x42" during play

Match Format

30s autonomous, 2min driver control, with special endgame scoring

Endgame Ascent

Earn up to 30 points for high-level ascent in final 30 seconds

Game Elements

  • • 20 Red Alliance samples, 20 Blue Alliance samples, 40 neutral samples
  • • 20 clips per Alliance to create specimens
  • • Observation zones for human players
  • • Central submersible with low/high chambers and rungs
  • • Low and high baskets in opposite corners
  • • Net zones located below the baskets

Our Robot

Meet our robot for the 2024 FIRST Tech Challenge season.

COBALT

COBALT

Field-Oriented Drive

Mecanum drive system with field-oriented control for intuitive operation

End-Effector Pivot

Precise pivoting mechanism for optimal game piece manipulation

Gyroscopic Auton

Advanced autonomous navigation using gyroscopic feedback