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Game Summary

The 2025 FIRST Robotics Competition game, REEFSCAPE presented by Haas, immerses teams in an ocean conservation-themed challenge, consisting of three phases: Auton, TeleOp, and Endgame. In this game, two alliances, each comprising three teams, collaborate to restore coral reef ecosystems by using 2 main scoring elements, algae and coral.
The coral are placed onto the “reef” made out of steel pipes. Each height that the coral is placed onto has a different point value. Level 1 scores 3 points, Level 2 scores 4 points, Level 3 scores 6 points, and level 4 scores 7 points. Algae can be scored with in 2 ways, through the processor and directly into the net. Going through the processor gives 4 points and if 2 algae are scored in each team’s processor, they earn a Coopertition Point (used in breaking ties). When an Algae is thrown directly into the net, they score 4 points. During Endgame, robots are able to score extra points by parking under the Barge (2 points) or hanging on the shallow cage (6 points) or deep cage (12 points). Alliances can score bonus ranking points in other ways as well. In Auton, if all robots leave their starting position, and score 1 coral, they earn an ranking point. In TeleOp, if the alliance scores at least 5 coral on each leave, they earn a ranking point, and if they score 14 normal points using the barge, they gain another ranking point.


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General

  • 28.5″ x 28.5″ Square frame perimeter
  • ~114.5 Pounds
  • Can pick up Coral and Algae
  • Performs all levels in the Reef
  • Auto alignment using April tags
  • Capable of going up to 72 inches (6 feet) tall

Drive

  • Swerve Drive Systems Mk4i Modules with L2 Mid Speed Ratio and Kraken Motors

Elevator

  • 3-staged elevator
  • Powered by the Falcon 500
  • Moves the arm up and down
  • Expands up to 72 inches

Algae & Coral Intake and Depositor

  • Coral dropped vertically from source and runs down chute into scoring mechanism
  • Automatic Coral detection in robot with CTRE CANrange to prevent overrunning of intake motors
  • Algae intake from Reef and ground possible through a combination of robust wrist and elevator positions
  • Use of high-torque servos to ensure maximum grip

Game Piece Manipulation

  • Intake directly from human player station
  • Funnel intake mechanism
  • Arm on 3 stage elevator capable of placing Coral on all levels
  • Claw to interact with Algae pieces, can pick up off the ground and score in the Barge

Scoring/Climbing

  • Can score Coral in L2, L3, L4
  • Can clear and score Algae in Processor and Barge
  • Efficient Coral intake from Source
  • Algae ground intake capabilities
  • Reliable Deep Climb

Autonomous

  • Multiple autonomous modes developed to address range of capabilities of Alliance partners
  • Can score up to 3 Coral in L4
  • Score initial Coral and pick up to 2 from source