1. AME 40463 Senior Design Group E3: Hewlett-Packers February 26, 2008 Caitlin Feely Ben Nelessen JJ Rees Jamie Rowland Patrick Tennant

2. Project Description Robo-Football Demonstration and Competition Development Intercollegiate robotic “football” competition to encourage interest in science and engineering Develop robot-based game with elements similar to American Football Develop rules of the game and design robot(s) to demonstrate its fundamental features and technology for the game

3. Previous Week’s Action Items Item 1: Finish Trade Studies – Trade Studies mostly completed – Presented early results to rest of group – Begin formal documentation of results Item 2: Prepare Parts for Air Cannon Assembly – Cut PVC pipes to desired lengths – CAD air cannon to aid in assembly – Determine assembly process

4. Current Status Current Graphic – CAD drawing of air cannon Design Status – Finishing/documenting Trade Studies – Beginning to order prototype components – Air Cannon to be assembled Schedule – On schedule – Must order parts this week in order to account for delivery time

5. Current Graphic CAD drawing of air cannon

6. Next Week’s Action Items Item 1: Finalize Prototype Design – Motors for wheels and cam – Wheel type, size, and orientation – Robot housing geometry Item 2: Order Parts for Prototype – Order material for robot housing – Order necessary wheels/casters – Order motors for wheels and cam

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