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Re: Arm Designs

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Originally Posted by Cyberguy34000
I know there is a very similar thread already out there, I just wanted to get some input specifically related to the arm design. What kind of design would work better, fork lift or a bending arm? Ideas? Post away.
I think a "bending arm" would accomplish the task better because it has more ranges of movement vs. a forklift. Forklifts simply move up and down. Although simple is sometimes good, this year I think the more complex arm designs will win.

A "bending arm" also allows the robot to stack tetras on a goal at a greater distance than forklift, due to the fact that forklifts have to be under the goal and be perfectly aligned the properly stack a tetra.

As far as CG is concerned, simply change where you mount your arm in relation to the robot.