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Originally Posted by s_forbes
Our tests have shown that some kind of thin, slippery, flexible scoop works well for getting under the Frisbee to assist a rolling mechanism to pick it up. If the coefficient of friction between scoop/Frisbee is a lot less than the coefficient of friction between carpet/Frisbee, it slides under the Frisbee quite easily.
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Leftover regolith from 2009 works great. Just round off the leading edge and be sure to make plenty of spares - its not the toughest material out there. However, it is very thin, very slippery, flexible, and perhaps available in your storage area.