Looking back at 2026
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ZPRÁVA Z DÍLNY // ROČNÍK 2026
The first week of season more productive than ever
ROČNÍK // 2026
17. 01. 2026
Last Saturday, the 2026 season officially began. On the live broadcast, we learned what the rules of this year's "robot game" are and we immediately got to work.
This year's game is about handling foam balls that represent fuel. Fuel must be taken from the ground or from the loading station and then thrown into the "hub" at the right moment. At the end of the game, the robot must climb a ladder, with a point bonus for climbing a higher rung.
After the reveal, we did not hesitate and immediately got to work. Sunday was spent designing, manufacturing and programming, and kept up this efficiency throughout the whole weak.
We decided to create the first prototype of the robot as soon as possible, on which it will be tested and which will be gradually improved. The main system that we need to create is the so-called "Intake", which will collect fuel from the ground. The mechanical team has already designed the first prototype, and we've started manufacturing.
Of course, shooting is also in the works. As a base, we're using an old model from 2020, when the game was also played with foam balls. Although this "turret" does not rotate as we plan for this year's model and shoots only at one angle, it will serve as the jumping off point which we will then improve upon.
The programmers managed to update all the software to the latest version, move the robot chassis completely autonomously according to the planned route (one of the things we struggled with the most last year) and even write the first version of the intake program.
The 2025 season has given us many important lessons that we've been trying to live by since the first week. Testing the robot is extremely important and should start as soon as possible. Therefore, we're prioritizing a quick and simple prototype so that programmers and drivers can get started immediately. We also have official game pieces on the way from America, thanks to which we can test in "competition conditions" from the very beginning and nothing will surprise us on the battlefield.
We believe that the 2026 season will be successful and we are looking forward to all that it will bring us. We thank you for your support and look forward to sharing more news!
