Robot Architecture & History

Projects & Robot Builds

Complete archive of Raider Robotics competitive robot platforms, custom sub-assemblies, mechanical specifications, awards, and open-source codebases.

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2024-2025
High Stakes 15" Robot

High Stakes 15" Robot

Our 15-inch compact robot designed for rapid ring scoring, high-stake ladder climbs, and precision mobile goal control.

Technical Highlights
  • Pneumatic ring intake clamp
  • Custom 6-motor 450 RPM direct drive base
  • Sub-system odometry tracking with dual optical encoders
🏆 Design Award Finalist
Source Code & CAD ↗
2024-2025
High Stakes 24" Robot

High Stakes 24" Robot

The primary 24-inch robot built for expansive field coverage, mobile goal manipulation, and multi-tier ladder traversal.

Technical Highlights
  • Heavy-duty planetary gear lift mechanism
  • Multi-sensor autonomous ring filtering
  • Reinforced aluminum chassis with low center-of-gravity
🏆 Tournament Finalist
Source Code & CAD ↗
2023-2024
Over Under Robot

Over Under Robot

Competed at VEX U World Championship with rapid triball sorting, dynamic barrier clearing, and high-tier elevation.

Technical Highlights
  • High-speed 600 RPM pneumatic triball puncher
  • Dynamic PTO (Power Take-Off) drivetrain to elevation arms
  • Full PID autonomous positioning
🏆 VEX U Worlds Division Semifinalist🏆 Innovate Award
Source Code & CAD ↗
2022-2023
Spin Up Robot

Spin Up Robot

Built for high-velocity disc shooting into the elevated high goal and rapid expansion across endgame tiles.

Technical Highlights
  • Dual-flywheel 3600 RPM speed shooter
  • Pneumatic cylinder string launcher for endgame expansion
  • Optical sensor disc indexing
🏆 Robot Skills Finalist
Source Code & CAD ↗
2021-2022
Tipping Point Robot

Tipping Point Robot

Engineered for rapid mobile goal possession, platform balancing, and high-branch ring placement.

Technical Highlights
  • Four-bar pneumatic goal lift mechanism
  • Direct-drive high traction omni-wheel base
  • Anti-tip outrigger stabilizers
🏆 Judges Award
Source Code & CAD ↗