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Re: Letting robots on top vs getting on top of robots

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Originally Posted by Michael Hill View Post
Ya, it seems like a lot of people forget about the bumpers and battery. They add a significant amount of weight.
...and it seems that people continue to forget to factor in the weight of their own structure. Remember that you're not only lifting their robot and its battery and bumpers, but also the platform and supporting structure of your own robot as well.
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