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Unread 20-01-2008, 22:12
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Re: How many people like bumpers?

Personally, I really don't like bumpers at all. They require us to spend time and money on something that isn't really needed. Sure they add protection, but we've built plenty of robots able to withstand high-speed collisions without bumpers before. Certainly they add weight and help drop the CG, but in this game isn't more weight a hindrance? We're trying to be maneuverable at high speeds - the heavier the robot, the harder that is. And the larger size just makes it harder to squeeze through tight spaces on the track. They have their good side, but I'd much rather have a robot without bumpers this year.
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