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Re: [ECDU]: Defense

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Originally Posted by Corey Balint
I have been known to flip robots as well, probably 10 or more, all by accident. It really depends on the circumstances if you ask me. If you intentionally go out there looking to flip a robot, not many would agree with that. If it just happens that they get in the way, and the only way to avoid it is pushing, and they do flip over, well thats a different story.
I see no problem with designing your robot with the intention to flip others. Gently, and with no permanent damage of course.
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