Ok, I have looked at a LOT of the robots this year and so far, our team is the only one that can pick balls up off the ground in more then one place. Every team I have seen picks them up from the front or back, our team this year can pick the balls up from both sides of the robot. Since we have holonomic/omni-drive, we are able to strafe side to side to pick the balls up. Here is a pic:
You can see where the ball goes in on this side. it's right between the wheels.
Same on this side. It gives a little better picture. What do you think?
Josh
Team Driver/Desginer