Proportional – Integral – Derivative (PID) loop

As the programmer and designer, I focused on developing the autonomous skills and match code for our robot, optimizing its route to minimize errors and adjusting the intake mechanism for improved performance. I adapted last year’s PID loop to work with multiple motors, creating two motor groups for the drivetrain, though I encountered an issue with only one motor group spinning at a time which I eventually resolved. I also fine-tuned the robot’s turning speed to improve precision, which I believe enhanced its accuracy. As a result, the robot was consistently able to score the autonomous win point, and we placed in the semi-finals twice at regional competitions. Throughout the process, I gained valuable experience in PID control loops, real-time problem-solving, and robotics automation, all of which have prepared me to tackle complex engineering challenges in the future.