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One thing I've tried before is to attach 3 strings to the outside edges of the object you are weighing. Keep adjusting the lengths of the string until all 3 have been pulled taut, and hang a weight from the point at which they meet. There's the center of gravity for that plane.

I've only seen it done once, and it was a tedious effort. Does anyone else know of a better method? Namely for 130 pound robots.
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