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Re: Robot ideas

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Originally Posted by aaeamdar View Post
So sorry to rain on your idea, but it looks like hydraulics are out.
I think what they meant to say was pneumatics.

But back to the topic. I've been doing some research and some thinking and I have thought up of at least 7 different ways to build ramps so there isn't going to be a problem with finding a way to do it. Also these tubes weigh only ~1 lb. You wouldn't need much of an arm to manipulate them. Plus the suction cup system they give us seems to work nicely (from what I’ve heard on these forums). I really don’t see the issue in making a robot that can both be a ramp and place tubes. The only thing I see coming into play is deciding exactly how to get everything within the size restriction for your weight class. Obviously a shorter robot is nice for weight, but it becomes harder to get to the high tubes. This year I can't wait to see all of the different robots at competition because I do believe that we will all be surprised at how different they will all be.

Until then though, good luck teams!
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