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Re: How many people like bumpers?

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Originally Posted by RTTComanche17 View Post
If teams build sissy robots that cant handle being out on the track and getting hit, then i dont think they can build very effective robots.

Anyone can make a something strong, but it takes and engineer to make something strong and light. and isn't that what we are supposed to be? Future Engineers!
I strongly disagree with both of these statements, just because you put bumpers on your robot doesn't mean you can't build an effective robot and in real world engineering you design to the customers specs not you own.

FIRST has given us specs and we design to them that's what real engineers do.

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Originally Posted by Mr.G View Post
I believe the time wasted on bumpers could be used so that the students learn more.
How is the time spent on helping students design their robot with bumpers in mind waste time? I think it is valuable experience.
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