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Re: Thoughts on whether the size change will be permanent?
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Originally Posted by Andy A.
As long as we're sort of talking about it, am I the only one who would appreciate a weight reduction (of the robot)? 150lbs is quite a bit to expect teenagers to safely move around, frequently in a hurry. 100lbs would be a nice round number for the dry 'bot weight, which puts the wet weight at around 130lbs assuming the same battery and bumper rules. Sounds a bit more reasonable.
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I'm not sure I would like such a rule change.
Given that the field size is still the same, robot parts in general aren't going to be lighter, and the already smaller footprint.....its tough enough as it is trying to make weight.
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