Small-Size Soccer Robots

Abstract

The Small Size Soccer Robots MQP is an interdisciplinary first-year project that aims to design, fabricate, and test a multi-robot system for the international RoboCup Soccer League, targeting the Small Size League competitions. This project unites Robotics Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical and Computer Engineering teams to develop a team of small autonomous robots adept at playing soccer with a golf ball. The Small Size League highlights intelligent multi-robot/agent collaboration and control within a dynamic environment, employing a hybrid centralized/distributed system. The project encompasses various tasks, such as designing, fabricating, and integrating the robot's structural and electromechanical components, including the chassis, ball control, and drive systems. The team also designs, assembles, and implements the robot's electrical circuits, featuring the processor, motor controllers, solenoids, and power distribution, while developing corresponding firmware for seamless integration. Additionally, the team crafts software to govern robot movement and execute strategic game tactics, ensuring a competitive performance in the RoboCup Small Size League