Track for the 2014 competition in San Antonio

16th Annual ASEE Model Design Competition “Mini Indy” Indianapolis, IN June 16, 2014 Sponsored by the ASEE Two-Year College Division (TYCD)

Teams from the 2012 competition

Description: Design and build an autonomous robot that can complete as many laps around an oval track in each of four 60 second trials. In trials 1 and 2, the track will not contain any other “cars” on the track. In trials 3 and 4, two wooden blocks will be placed on the track to represent cars that robots must navigate around. The robot must remain within an 8” X 12” X 10” high size limit at all times during a trial. See the 2014 Official Rules for full details (link to the right). Prizes: · The top three teams will receive nice plaques. · The top three teams will also receive copies of FE Review Manuals from PPI · All participating team members will also receive copies of the student edition of SolidWorks. · All participating team members will receive T-shirts courtesy of PPI. SolidWorks Sponsorship: If your team would like to obtain SolidWorks in advance for designing their robots, you can apply for a sponsorship (free software) at: http://www.solidworks.com/sw/education/design-competitions-mcad-students.htm - Select “Click here for team sponsorship.” Even though this competition is not in the list, you can select Other Competition. PPI Sponsorship: PPI has recently joined us as a sponsor of the competition. PPI is a leader in providing materials and services related to the FE, PE, and other exams. Check out their web site at: ppi2pass.com

2014 Official Rules (6-17-13) -Word format 2014 Official Rules (6-17-13) - pdf format Results – Scoring Spreadsheet Questions and Suggestions from participants

Contact Paul Gordy at PGordy@tcc.edu or John Wadach at JWadach@monroecc.edu for more information.