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Re: Barrier Traversal-Who's Going For It?

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Originally Posted by ENIAC View Post
Out of curiosity, what kind of device did you use? Skid plate, raised idler, etc.
We used a very simple design. Put a piece of metal in front of the wheels that acted as a slope before the wheels hit. While the back two wheels push, the front of the robot is raised, allowing wheel contact to hit at 2 inches (we have 8 inch wheels). I could make it over with little effort. The design is far from finished, but it shows great chance for success.
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