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Re: Lignin fiber matrix (wood) as a chassis material
You might be right Adam, but I will point out that most aluminum robots do not have very efficient frame designs.
Designing a light, strong, robust wood robot takes some effort. Building it can be relatively quick and easy, but only if you put in the time designing it well.
I wouldn't build a wood robot just to have a wood robot. There are many considerations when choosing a material. I like to use the "best" material for each part. That could be plastic, wood, aluminum, steel, fiberglass, lexan, titanium, etc. My idea of what's "best" usually is based on obscure factors such as material availability, tools, working knowledge, cost, toughness, etc. Ultimate tensile strength is pretty low on the list for most parts of the robot.
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