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Re: pic: 2009 Control System, Mounted

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Originally Posted by Alan Anderson View Post
The robots are already about as large as they can be and still fit through a standard doorway. They are already about as heavy as they can be and still be carried safely by two high school students. I don't expect the size and weight limits to be increased. I wouldn't be surprised if the rules next year called for smaller robots.
The OSHA weight limit for a two person lift is 150 lbs. That is the real reason why FIRST can't increase the weight limit.
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