2019 - Destination: Deep Space

The main goal for Orbit's construction was to build a climb mechanism that could elevate itself to the thirteen inch high Level 3 HAB Zone platform and park itself there as quickly as possible. Additionally, it would have to be sturdy and powerful enough to slow opposing robots down while also being able to place low hatch panels. The final design exceeded expectations, with our hatch mechanism being able to place on both low and mid-range goals, complemented by a makeshift cargo mechanism to quite literally top things off. Our quick and reliable automated climb made the difference between victory and defeat in many a match, earned us two different awards at two different competitions, and led to our third consecutive year of being invited to both the state championship and the world championship.

Event Dates: February 28 - March 2 (2019/02/28 - 2019/03/02)

Location: Kettering University, Flint, MI

Alliance for Elimination Matches

• 1506 - Metal Muscle
• 5086 - Cadillac Connectors

Final Ranking: 2nd Place

Awarded the Excellence in Engineering Award sponsored by Delphi

5561 Match Footage - YouTube

Event Dates: March 7 - March 9 (2019/03/07 - 2019/03/09)

Location: Milford High School, Milford, MI

Alliance for Elimination Matches

• 308 - Monsters
• 6545 - Tawas Braves

Final Ranking: 2nd Place

Awarded the Autonomous Award sponsored by Ford

5561 Match Footage - YouTube

Daniel Ernst's Event Photos - Flickr

FIRST in Michigan Robotics Gameday Show - YouTube

The Flushing View Article - Website

Event Dates: April 10 - April 13 (2019/04/10 - 2019/04/13)

Location: Saginaw Valley State University, Saginaw, MI

Field: Dow

Final Ranking: 19th Place

5561 Match Footage - YouTube

Daniel Ernst's Event Photos - Flickr

The Flushing View Article - Website

5561 Match Info 2019 - The Blue Alliance

Raider Robotics Newsletter 2019 - Google Drive