[mechanicalbrain]

Ok thats like saying that we can use a more powerfull motor because its still a motor. Im just saying allot of teams won't be able to do something like this so you got to weigh how much of an advantage does it give over other teams. however Adam Richards said it best when he said "We don't know. The rules are still subject to change until January 7th, 2006. They might include a laptop with a linux kernel on it next year in the kit and say "Go Forth Students, and program us a LinuxBot!" (as said in IM)" Based on this years rules i think that the rules are pretty clear about just using the RC to control the bot. However by all means go forth and develope this technology im the last one to stand in the way of new advances! Just saying don't make a robot dependent on this and get to the competition just to find its not legal. Get it in writing!!! This is exactly the type of thing you want to check with FIRST on.