3lb Combat Robot

As a team lead for the University of Toronto Robotics Association Combat Team, I aimed to design a 3lb combat robot from the ground up. Wheelie Big Dealie is a 4WD horizontal spinner that boasts a large weapon reach of 170 cm and 90 mm diameter wheels for extreme speed and manoeuvrability.

In the design of this robot, I applied design for manufacturing and GD&T principles to select materials, optimising for modularity and ease of assembly. The components were then modelled using SolidWorks and assembled with 3D printing, CNC laser cutting, soldering and machining techniques.

This robot has a current fight record of 4-4. It is currently on its third iteration, with the objective of reducing weight and height to allow for easier maintenance during tournaments.