[Jeremy_Mc]

You guys keep claiming that this will "inspire other teams". Perhaps to put the extra effort out and raise the bar, yes...but no more than your average joe team would, though.

I don't think they really sparked a new trend in drive trains. They're patenting it anyhow, so it's not like anyone can emulate them.

Personally, (not criticizing) but i think that takes away from the community. Patenting a drive train makes it a little awkward if a team makes a drive system somewhat similar, and then somehow it ends up they sue them over it or something. I'm not saying they would, but if they wouldn't, then why patent?

Odd thoughts yes...but I'm just curious as to why you would do that?

And oh yes...an explanation of the system would be rather cool. I think I have it figured out but it's probably totally off.

[edit] one more question, if someone were to pick that end of the robot up, would the balls fall out? or are they attached?[/edit]

[edit2] has your patent been applied for? or is it pending? there is a difference... [/edit2]

*jeremy