Roboctopi
Roboctopi
Led the mechanical design of a competition robot, delivering a reliable, modular system that met all season objectives under tight build and iteration timelines.
FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) is an international high school robotics competition where teams design, build, and program robots to complete a new engineering challenge each season under strict size, cost, and time constraints.
The challenge required designing a robot that could collect small blocks from a central area and place them onto elevated structures or into designated scoring zones.
Goal: An accurate and instant claw, capable of intaking game elements of all orientations autonomously and scoring both samples/specimens efficiently.
Goal: A fast, stable/robust, and compact arm capable of intaking from the center, scoring all types of game elements, and climbing onto bars for end-game.
Goal: Integrate robot subsystems in a robust and light package.
Goal: A fast and automated lift system to hang within 7 sec during end-game.
2025 Overall Ranking: 86th in the world top 1.1% out of 8,000+ teams
Autonomous: 368th in the world, top 4.9%
Teleop: 68th in the world, top 0.9%
Mechanical system design and integration
CAD modeling and assembly (multi-subsystem robots)
Rapid prototyping and iterative design
Trade-off analysis (performance vs. reliability vs. complexity)
This experience improved my understanding on designing assemblies and integrating individual subsystems together. By designing parts for 3D printing, laser cutting, and CNC milling, I learned how manufacturing constraints directly influence design decisions. Additionally, I also learned how to design effectively for time and for simplifying the process of assembly and prototyping.