Season 2024-25: DECODE Challenge

Our Rookie Season Journey

The DECODE Challenge

DECODE Challenge Field

Game Overview

In the DECODE Challenge, robots must read a sequence of green and purple balls using QR codes and computer vision, then launch "artifacts" (balls) into hoops in the correct order. Teams compete in alliances, with opposing teams aiming at hoops on opposite sides of the field.

Scoring Breakdown:

  • Autonomous period: Bonus points for correct sequence
  • Teleoperated period: Points per ball in hoop
  • Accuracy bonus: Extra points for correct order
  • Defensive play: Preventing opponent scoring

Our Strategy

How we approach the DECODE Challenge

🤖 Autonomous Excellence

Our autonomous routine uses AprilTag computer vision for precise navigation and QR code reading for sequence detection. We prioritize reliability over complexity, ensuring consistent autonomous performance.

🎯 Precision Launching

Our dual-flywheel launcher provides consistent accuracy across the field. We've developed lookup tables for different distances and angles, maximizing our scoring efficiency.

🤝 Alliance Partnership

We excel at alliance coordination, communicating strategy before matches and adapting our play style to complement our partner's strengths.

Competition Schedule

📅 Qualifier 1

Date: TBA

Location: TBA

Status: Upcoming

Our first competitive event as a rookie team. We're focused on gaining experience and testing our robot against other teams.

📅 Qualifier 2

Date: TBA

Location: TBA

Status: Upcoming

Building on lessons from Qualifier 1, we'll implement improvements and refine our strategy.

🏆 Regional Championship

Date: TBA

Location: TBA

Status: Goal

Top-performing teams from qualifiers advance to regionals. This is our target for our rookie season.

🌟 National Championship

Date: TBA

Location: TBA

Status: Aspiration

The ultimate goal—competing at nationals would be an incredible achievement for our rookie year.

Match Results & Stats

Updated after each competition

- Win/Loss Record
- Average Score
- Ranking
- Awards Won

Results will be updated after our first competition. Follow our journey on social media!