Update: We released the guidelines on 20 Nov but later discovered several errors. Revsion 3 is now available. The FAQs explain the main changes. This is a recap ... note the info on the bit. A new version of the 2018-2019 Guidelines dated 26 Nov 2018 was …
Guidelines
2019 Guidelines Update Not Complete
The Challenge Team is still working to update the Guidelines based on their latest engineering calculations. They think that the directional well can be drilled, but that attaining a near horizontal angle in this short well path will difficult, and perhaps impossible. They are re-writing …
Drillbotics 2018-2019 Guidelines – Auto Navigation
The guidelines for the new competition have just been released. This year, students will create a "self driving BHA." The challenge is to design and build something that resembles a mud motor or a rotary steerable tool. BHGE is designing a new bit that this 1/8" larger, so there is a bit more room …
