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Unread 24-01-2011, 19:58
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Re: Mini Robot

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Originally Posted by takiko1996 View Post
How do you know you wont get dq? How do you know your robot will get chainsawed?
Unless your robot is destroying the pipe or other field elements, no DQ.

Now, the chainsaw statement was a little harsh...

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<R94> The MINIBOT must be designed such that it can easily be removed from the TOWER at the end of the MATCH.
This means that if your robot is going to stay at the top of the pole until retrieved, you have problems. The competitions have very short cycle times. You will have 10 or 15 seconds to remove your robot. You will not be allowed to bring ladders into the field to remove your minibot. If the field crew needs to "assist" you in removing your minibot, they may break it in the process.

Do yourself a favor and insure that your robot is easily removed...

Regards,

Mike
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Alumnus, Team 3518, Panthrobots, 2011
Alumnus, Team 177, Bobcat Robotics, 1995 - 2010
LRI, Connecticut Regional, 2007-2010
LRI, WPI Regional, 2009 - 2010
RI, South Florida Regional, 2012 - 2013

As easy as 355/113...
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