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We've not experienced large discharges while moving on or about the HDPE, but we have experienced rather nasty shocks after it returns to the ground and we attempt to tweak something. I know there are some anti-static sprays around, we used to use them at school in our carpeted computer lab, so would any of them help if sprayed on the wheels or the HDPE itself? What if the HDPE were either charged or discharged between matches to match whatever the charge of the robots might be? e.g. rub it down with a silk cloth before each match, or wipe it off with a wet paper towel, or anything to at least attempt to equalize the charge? I noticed no shocks at all while handling the robot while it span it's tires on the HDPE, but that may be because we washed the HDPE shortly before, and although it was dry, it was mopped up pretty good with water.
Any thoughts?
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