Our robot, Chopsticks, has had quite the history. It's gone through numerous design choices, ranging from a 3D printed claw to a complex arm design with a shoulder, elbow, and wrist joint. Ultimately, we settled for a basic design with a shoulder joint and a simple hexagonal claw that has foam mesh inside it to effectively grip game pieces. Our robot uses mecanum wheels (which are wheels that allow the robot to move from side to side without turning). We also designed an airplane launcher that launches airplanes using elastic tension. Though our robot is simple it is actually quite effective overall.

From October to December 2024, our robotics team mentored the FIRST Lego League team of the Eliot School for Innovation. Being a rookie team, they greatly benefitted from our advice on improving their robot game and innovation project.