On Friday, May 1, 2009, the Cornerstone Academy Robotics Team competed at the Florida Technology Association (TSA) State Competition. The annual competition was held at the Florida Hotel and Conference Center in Orlando, FL and consisted of thirty-three competitive events. The Cornerstone Academy Team entered two events and captured first place in Electronics Research and Experimentation and finalist in Systems Control Technology.
Detailed Gripper Photos Link
Project Photos
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Early Testing |
Early Testing |
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Early Testing |
First Prototype |
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Final Design |
Wiring Control Circuit |
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Milling Arm Window |
Force Sensors Used See:
robotshop link |
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Applying Force Sensor |
Inserting Arm |
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Apply Pressure to Open |
Apply Pressure to Other Side to Close |
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Able to Pick Up an Egg |
CAD Gripper with Solidworks |
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Writing Technical Report |
Drawing Schematic Using Eagle Software |
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Poster Layout |
Demonstrating the Gripper at TSA |
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TSA Display |
First Place Electronics Research |
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First Place Electronics Research |
Ice Cream Break |
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