Author(s)

Haojia Tong

Corresponding Author

Haojia Tong

Abstract

In FTC (FIRST Tech Challenge), mechanical design and programming are two essential components that significantly influence the team's overall results. By analyzing FTC's requirements and scoring standards, this paper examines how to integrate mechanical design innovation with programming optimization strategies to enhance the performance of robots. This paper begins by discussing the basic principles and innovative mechanical design methods and analyzes effective programming practices, including algorithm optimization, code reconstruction, and system testing. This study combines case analysis with a comprehensive strategy that integrates mechanical and program optimization. The goal is to provide a system framework for the FTC team to enhance the robot's overall performance. In the FIRST Tech Challenge, mechanical design innovation and programming efficiency are the keys to winning the competition. The strength of mechanical design is its ability to directly influence the physical performance of robots, including speed, stability, and task execution accuracy. Effective solutions require an in-depth understanding of the seasonal tasks, clear design goals, and rapid iteration and testing using modular design ideas. Additionally, the reliability and maintainability of the robot are crucial factors in the design, as they determine the robot's continuous combat capability in fierce competition.

Keywords

FTC; Mechanical design; Programming optimization; Performance improvement