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I watched this video an hour ago before checking CD and I am amused by the fact there is already a thread about it. Anyway, I agree that these polymagnets would definitely be useful for a suspension system not only in the FRC but in the automotive industry as this crazy tech progresses. However, I wouldn't stop at an adjustable suspension. These magnets introduce the potential to simplify all sorts of systems on a robot and even allow for previously difficult-to-accomplish ideas to be possible. Obviously these statements apply to plenty of other situations outside of FRC (these magnets are pretty revolutionary in my opinion), but nevertheless I cannot wait to see them used on a robot. Their website even notes how the magnets can "transfer torque across an air gap without physical contact," which is basically magic. I think one of the largest benefits of these new magnets over conventional ones is their increased strength, but it still may require some careful engineering to make sure the magnets don't slip.