Our Projects
Discover our innovative robotics projects, from autonomous navigation systems to competition-winning designs. Each project represents our commitment to technical excellence and collaborative innovation.
Our Robots
Competition robots from past and present seasons
Mecanum Drive Competition Robot
Our competition robot featured a 4-wheel mecanum drive system for omnidirectional movement, allowing precise alignment with game pieces. The design emphasized simplicity with a passive claw pickup mechanism and a ramp-based launcher system. While the drive system and passive pickup worked effectively, elevator reliability issues highlighted the critical importance of thorough pre-competition testing.
Technical Specifications
- • 4-wheel mecanum drive for omnidirectional movement
- • Passive claw pickup system (minimal moving parts)
- • Elevator lift system with ramp-fed launcher
- • ABS game piece handling capability
2026 Competition Robot
While we cannot reveal the exact details of our current design, what we can say is that we are attempting some pretty interesting design approaches—balancing both complexity and simplicity in innovative ways. Our team is applying lessons learned from previous seasons to create a more reliable and effective competition robot.
What We Can Share
- • Innovative design philosophy combining complexity with simplicity
- • Improved testing protocols based on previous experience
- • Focus on mechanical reliability and robust construction
- • Competition scheduled for February 18-21st, 2026
Design Under Wraps
Full reveal after February 21st, 2026
Robots Components
See what we're building with right now
Extrusion Slider Mount
Used as a mounting mechanism for a cable and a nylon extrusion sliding part. It includes a circular opening which is precisely modeled to press-fit a 1/2 hex mount bearing.
Game Piece Flywheel Mechanism
This ramp and flywheel mount allows the torus-shaped game piece used for the CRC TakTik 2025 competition to be precisely guided along the wheel, maximizing the arc length where the GP and flywheel are in contact.
Game Piece Grabber
Grabs game pieces from a pile by sliding triangular rails under their chamfered edges. Three MG90S servo motors are mounted on the side of the grabber to individually control piece release doors.
Couplable Spool
Two spools are mounted on an hexagonal shaft with the circular holes facing each other. This allows a steel cable to be passed through both spool, thus synchronizing the rate at which both end of the cable are being coiled around each spool.
Pulley Mount
A circular 6.7 mm diameter hole on the mount and pulley allowed a thin cushion of air to rotate between the internal wall of the hole and a 6.5 mm diameter round steel bar inserted into it. Those precisely tuned tolerances allow an almost friction-less rotation of the pulley.
Wheel Assembly
8-inch Mecanum wheels were coupled with RS550 12V motors to allow for three degrees of freedom in the movement of our robot (horizontal, linear and yaw).
Robot Base
1-inch aluminum extrusion are used in the frame of the robot to ensure rigidity under any circumstances on the CRC playing field. A member of the team managed to stand on the frame and get transported by the robot without any reported failure!
Competition Results
Our track record of excellence in robotics competitions
1st Place
Quebec Robotics Championship 2024
2nd Place
Canadian University Robotics Competition
Best Design
Innovation Award - Montreal Tech Expo
15 Projects
Successfully completed in 2024
Why Support Our Team?
Your donations help us cover essential costs such as competition fees, materials, and tools, enabling us to focus on innovation and excellence in robotics.
Competition Costs
Registration fees, travel, and accommodations
Materials & Parts
Motors, sensors, electronics, and structural components
Tools & Equipment
Workshop tools, testing equipment, and safety gear