Push first, ask questions later!

Sponsor: Ingram School of Engineering (ISoE)  
Student Team: Bryan Arriaga, Gregory Neal Jr., James Walton-Spence   
Project Advisor: Dr. Fawzi Behmann
Faculty Instructor: Dr. Lawrence Larson

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The goal of this project is to design and build an autonomous sumo robot capable of competing in both sumo style combat and tug of war challenges. The robot must operate entirely on its own using onboard sensing, control logic, and mechanical design optimized for quick detection, strategic movement, and high torque pushing power. All design decisions must fit within strict constraints, including a 13 cm × 13 cm footprint, a regulated weight limit, and a total budget of $75. This project demonstrates how effective engineering, resource management, and system integration can produce a competitive autonomous robot within tight limitations.

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E2.10 Project Presentation

E2.10 Poster Pitch

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E2.10 Poster.pdf

Team Contact Information

Team Project Manager: James Walton-Spence, jaw262@txstate.edu

Faculty Instructor: Dr. Lawrence Larson, ll25@txstate.edu

E2.06 Group Photo
From left to right (Bryan Arriaga, Gregory Neal Jr., James Walton-Spence)

Let us know what you think! You can evaluate our project here: E2.10 Evaluation Form