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Unread 30-01-2012, 20:29
Wolfgang Wolfgang is offline
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Re: Who is going over the bump? (A Pillar really)

For many teams picking up balls off the ground, such as ours, going over the bump could potentially damage our bot's intaker. Also, the wheels needed to cross the bump are relatively large, so some teams may just find it more convienient to go bridge.

On the other hand, the bump would provide faster mobility that is also very spacious. With the bump and the bridge together, a bot can be very mobile in this field.

The point is, the bump has its advantages and disadvantages.