<aside> 👋 Hi! We’re Stampede, one of UT’s premier competitive robotics teams. We compete in RoboMaster North America, an esports-robotics fusion using custom built robots in physical arenas in a shooter-like gamemodes. We face collegiate teams from all over the U.S., Canada, Europe, and even Japan.
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We launched in 2021 and quickly found our stride, clinching 4th place among 16 competitors in our first RoboMaster North America University League competition. In our most recent 2023-2024 season, the stakes were raised, and despite over 25 of the best universities around the world competing, we fought our way to a Top 8 finish.
The Standard is an all-round workhorse for the team, competing in both the 3v3 and 1v1 competition. It features a 17mm launcher capable of a high rate of fire with moderate damage output. It is highly maneuverable, making ideal for 1-on-1 robot combat.
The Hero boasts a 42mm launcher capable of inflicting heavy damage at a reduced fire rate and an increased health pool compared to the rest of the robots. If used correctly, its power can quickly sway the outcome of a match.
The Sentry features a dual-turret design to allow for increased coverage and simultaneous targeting. It is fully autonomous, driving, aiming, and firing based on algorithms and computer vision implemented by the software team. It features two 17mm launchers with the same capabilities as Standard.
The mechanical team is responsible for designing, prototyping, and fabricating our unique robots. Custom parts are designed with SolidWorks, optimized using FEA, and fabricated via 3D printing, manual milling, and laser-cutting.
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The electrical team creates custom PCBs to distribute power and data throughout our robots. Using KiCAD for design and both THT and SMD soldering techniques for manufacturing, each robot has a unique wiring solution to ensure top performance.