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At a recent event in Ohio, USA, TechBlazers Team 16610G – Good Gravy has been selected for a full robot technical rundown interview by F.U.N Robotics Network, in recognition of their outstanding engineering design and original mechanical solutions.
It is worth noting that F.U.N Robotics Network rarely conducts complete, systematic robot analysis interviews with middle school teams. The feature of Team 16610G highlights their exceptional maturity in engineering thinking, system-level design, and innovation capability.
Original Design Spotlight: Metronome Power-Sharing Clutch System
During the interview, Team 16610G showcased their self-developed Metronome Power-Sharing System.
This system enables efficient power distribution between the Intake and Outtake mechanisms through a pivoting motor, allowing the robot to dynamically redirect power output based on match conditions.
Key advantages include:
- Reduced motor load
- Lower energy consumption and extended component lifespan
- Concentrated power delivery to critical mechanisms at decisive moments
The design draws inspiration from experience gained during the Rapid Relay and Over Under IQ seasons. Proven through competition, the system has demonstrated excellent stability and practical value—and played a key role in helping the team earn multiple Innovative Awards.
Precision Scoring Assurance: Alliance Color Sorting Mechanism
In addition to the power system, Team 16610G also presented their Colour Sorting mechanism during the technical breakdown.
This software integration is specifically designed to ensure compliance and scoring stability in competition.
As balls enter the storage bucket, the system automatically identifies their color. In colour sorting mode:
- Alliance-colour balls are retained and stored
- Opponent alliance balls are automatically diverted and ejected during scoring
This ensures that:
- Opponent alliance points are never scored by mistake
- Multiple balls can be scored efficiently in a single action
- Match pace and scoring success rate are significantly improved
The system performed reliably during the official interview demonstration, with clear logic and strong consistency, drawing notable attention from the audience.
Being interviewed for a robot technical breakdown by F.U.N Robotics Network is a meaningful recognition for any team. For a middle school team, it is a strong affirmation of their engineering depth, system completeness, and innovative capability of bringing new ideas to the field.
Team 16610G has proven through real-world designs that true strength comes from continuous thinking and repeated validation.
About F.U.N Robotics Network
F.U.N Robotics Network is one of the most influential robotics media platforms in North America, known for in-depth technical analysis and coverage of world-class teams, innovative designs, and landmark competitions.
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