2992 with 5 motor 2011 Prototype Drive System
 

Last year's robot (current one is still on the way back from Atlanta, had to use last years for a demo today at the Michoud Assembly Facility, where the Space Shuttle External Tank is built) posing in front of our 5 motor prototype for next year's drive system.

We anticipate a slight problem with the weight, size and bumper limitations, but we have 8 months to work on it!

Re: 2992 with 5 motor 2011 Prototype Drive System
 

ILLEGAL BUMPERS.


The rest is fine though. Looks like it came right under budget too.

Re: 2992 with 5 motor 2011 Prototype Drive System
 

Is Nasa still giving out the space shuttle engines for just paying the tax of shipping?

Re: 2992 with 5 motor 2011 Prototype Drive System
 

I'm sure they could use the money. Perhaps these are on sale. Also, we now have the possibility of a space game!

Re: 2992 with 5 motor 2011 Prototype Drive System
 

Oh dear:
-if the robot starts facing away from your driver, they get burned
- towards them, they get run-over
-any other orientation results in smoke inhalation and somewhat slower burning
It might be a good idea to rethink this, it doesn't look that maneuverable anyway.