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Posted on 30 November 2008

Welcome to the homepage for MSU's "SECON team" for 2009. We will be competing in the IEEE SoutheastCon 2009 Student Hardware Competition in March 2009.

This year's challenge is to build a robot that can locate, gather, and sort recyclable containers on a 10' x 10' artificial turf.

Check out our TEAM BLOG for updates throughout the competition:
http://msstatesecon09.blogspot.com/

Features:
  • Autonomous Operation
  • Distinguishes between plastic, glass, and aluminum containers
  • Sorts and stores recyclables into separate on-board containers
  • Easily replaceable storage containers
  • Object detection via IR and force-sensing resistors
  • Versatile object acquisition

Specifications:
  • Boundary detection via 10.65 kHz RF sensors
  • In-place turning
  • Powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery
  • Maximum starting size of 12" x 12" x 18"