Thread: Speed of the robot
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Unread 15-01-2007, 13:57
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Re: Speed of the robot
Most teams shoot for 8-12 ft/sec based on the length of the field, the desire to push without tripping breakers, the design criteria of the motors used, weight of the robot, etc. There is a good discussion in the Tips and Guidelines document on the FIRST website.
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