In order to advance to the competition each robot must pass benchmark testing. Listed below are are tests in order of completion. See our videos for actual footage of Cerberus during testing.
Benchmark Tests
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Navigate the course.
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Lift transmission unit 30cm off ground.
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Pick up probe.
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Deploy probe.
Benchmarks
The course is approximately 2.4 meters long and 1.3 meters wide. It is covered with hills, bumps and craters. Cerberus traversed the course with little difficulty. Fully extending the arm was useful in climbing a steep incline.
Benchmark 1
Cerberus is required to pick up and transport a transmission unit from the start site to the crater at the end of the course. Cerberus will use the forklift prongs to handle the unit as it is easier to unload. Cerberus had difficulty in passing this test.
Benchmark 2
The requirement for this benchmark was to pick up a single probe. After the testing was complete Cerberus continued to load the remaining two probes into the claw. At current operator levels, the claw can be loaded in under two minutes.
Benchmark 3
The target soil is in a cup at the top of a 20 degree incline. Cerberus had little difficulty in ascending the slope and deploying the probe with the operator using line of site to control the robot. Practice will be required to reducing the time required to align the probe with target.
Benchmark 4