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Unread 19-01-2011, 08:54
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Re: Articulated arm vs Forklift style arm

Suction devices will not work, even if you generate enough power to keep hold of the tube, it will make the rest of your robot lose speed and power. Besides, the slightest collision knocks the tube off of the vacuum. So either way, it is not efficient