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Unread 06-01-2008, 20:40
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Re: Top speed?

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Originally Posted by David Brinza View Post
Speed of light is the fundamental limitation. Sonic booms would probably be discouraged. Most likely, safety will be the determining factor - a 20 ft/sec robot may be deemed unsafe by the referees if it behaves as if out-of-control.

Maybe this year a speed limit will be established, which would be an "interesting" development for the program. Radar guns!!!
A low center of gravity would help, although you COULD spin out as a result...maybe 20 ft/sec drive train is a little too fast?
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