The team designed a robot to lift and transport cubes in zone 4. It must lift 3 cubes (207 grams) at once and travel between zones 3 and 4 within 1 minute while reaching a goal height of 12 inches. It must also be able to push the largest block. The key challenges are stability with weight on the front and ensuring blocks don't fall off the table. Risks include turning the dustpan without a motor and pushing blocks into an area needed for travel. Analysis showed gears and a planetary motor could lift the required weights efficiently.