Team 612 Enhances Robot Vision

Overview: Chantilly Robotics now uses a vision system to detect AprilTags, enabling precise navigation and strategic adjustments.

CHANTILLY, VA, FEBRUARY 1ST, 2025. Team 612, Chantilly Robotics, is advancing its robot’s capabilities with a vision system that utilizes cameras to detect AprilTags and determine precise positioning on the field. This technology enhances the team’s mecanum chassis, allowing for accurate movement, improved navigation, and real-time strategic adjustments during matches.

By leveraging the vision system, the robot can autonomously perceive its surroundings in both the autonomous and teleoperated periods. This system provides a critical advantage in game scenarios with limited driver visibility, allowing the robot to react dynamically to field conditions without relying solely on manual control.

“Our vision system essentially acts as the robot’s eyes, allowing it to recognize key field elements and adjust its movements with precision,” said Srikar Akundi, programming member and design team lead. “This will significantly enhance our ability to execute complex maneuvers and adapt to changing game situations.”

About Chantilly Robotics 

Chantilly Robotics (FRC team 612) brightens the future for leaders and student technologists  within our team, school, and community through fun and engaging methods of learning and  teaching while shining a light on the importance of STEM (science, technology, engineering,  math).  

Founded in 2001 with eight student members as an engineering class project, Chantilly  Robotics is one of the largest extracurricular organizations at Chantilly High School with over  100 registered members each year. Team 612 competes at FIRST Robotics Competitions in the  Chesapeake District. Outside of competition Team 612 supports multiple FIRST Lego League  Teams and elementary school STEM activities in the Chantilly High School Pyramid, spreading  love for STEM as well as FIRST values through community outreach.  

For more information, visit https://www.frc612.org or email chantilly.612@gmail.com. The  Chantilly Governor’s STEM Academy, located at Chantilly High School, sponsors Team 612.  Chantilly Academy inspires and empowers a diverse body of learners to explore career  pathways employing current industry trends taught by dedicated professionals.

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