2024

SoundByte operates with an omnidirectional swerve drive, a chain-functioning arm, and an intake that can pick up both types of game pieces. The arm works on a two-axis system that allows it to pick up pieces from the ground and substation, and place them on either the low, medium, or high levels. 

It can begin the game with different autonomous settings that allow it to pick up pieces, drive out of the community zone, or engage with the charging station depending on our strategy. Its low center of gravity allows it to run onto the charging station and across the game field at high speeds without falling over.

It also utilizes LEDs to indicate the mode it's in and how it's balanced on the charging station. There are different colors assigned to cones, cubes, changes in power, and state of balance.