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About the Ores

One of the main requirements set out by the BEST, Inc. Mining Division is that the robotics solution will be able to collect and bring to surface valuable ores that are found in the mine.
Below are representations of the ores.
Coal

Coal

Coal is represented by oddly shaped foam stress balls.
Magnetite

​Magnetite

Magnetite (or iron ore) is represented by golf balls.
Chalcopyrite

Chalcopyrite

Chalcopyrite (or copper) is represented by random configurations of PVC fittings.
Bauxite

Bauxite

Bauxite (or aluminum) is represented by 2 to 3 inch balls of aluminum foil.
Spodumene

​Spodumene

Spodumene (or lithium crystals) is represented by small  pieces of wood.
Copyright 2016 GEARS, Inc. Updated 4-1-16 by J.S.
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      • 2005: Mission to Hubble
      • 2006: Laundry Quaundry
      • 2007: 2021 - A Robot Odyssey
      • 2009: High Octane
      • 2014: Blade Runner
      • 2015: Pay Dirt
  • Our Robot
    • Engineering Process
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