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Re: The holes in the bridge are for?

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Originally Posted by JesseK View Post
Oh ye of little imagination...

With 3 robots on the bridge, no robot can move in order to balance. Thus the only way to account for differences in weight & c.g. would be to have an arm or slide that can transfer a little bit of weight from one side to the other. It's also much more precise than driving.

Don't think robots will have arms this year? I suspect many teams will have bridge lowering mechanisms powered by motors.

"Quick! Everyone lean left!"
I have been aware since Kickoff of the possibility of a weight shifting device, I simply don't see much merit to it. Even if one were to implement one, the drivetrain would likely be able to hold the robot steady while using it (which, still, why are you doing that instead of driving?) and if you can't move because of other robots, there is no need for an anchor to keep you from moving...