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Re: Should we rebuild our robot to be an autonomous container grabber?

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Originally Posted by JamesTerm View Post
If you... (or anyone else considering this for that matter) wish to go in this direction... check out 3310 (fast 2 can) and 2848 (4 can).

Note 3310... grabs cans in 0.25 of a second!

I'm guessing a lot of top tier robots will end up adding a similar capability on their robots, so what probably will happen is a multiple robot / 2-can auton going on... in which case can probably beat the 4rc.

It will be interesting to see the outcome of a tug-a-war case, and who will let go... and who neglected to add that feature... etc.
A tug of war like that is highly unlikely, given that from what I've heard from week 1. We may see a few where it's theoretically possible before Championships, but I have a feeling that one robot will play chicken or an agreement will be reached. BUT, that doesn't mean I wouldn't enjoy such a battle.

Also, Auto isn't that valuable this year in terms of points unless your alliance is VERY co-ordinated. If you are able to pick up 4 cans from the middle and score 8 points in auto, that's great, but you will have to find a way to keep them from going everywhere, find a way to put them down semi-relaibly, and not waste time. Auto this year is probably the most difficult it's been in a while now.