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Originally Posted by DampRobot
Our team typically doesn't try to make it's robot exactly 120 pounds--it just sometimes ends up that way. However, when the robot it underweight (ie more than a few pounds below 1220) we don't go out of our way to add weight.
Remember, although it is true that a heavier robot is harder to push around, a lighter robot has a number of advantages. A lighter robot can accelerate and travel a lot faster, is easier to turn, and is more maneuverable. I've heard that 254 keeps their robot at 90lbs for the extra performance.
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Well I hope your robot us under 1220!
While a light robot has its obvious advantages, heavier robot's advantages are often overlooked. The huge one (pushing power, and harder to push) are not the only advantages of being exactly 120 pounds. A great example is this year. If both robots are 120 pounds (most of them will be), then it'll be much easier to balance on the bridge verses a 120 pound robot and a 90 pound robot (Not saying 254 shouldn't pick us if they're going for 90 pounds. We'd work great together in the elimination rounds!
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