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Originally Posted by zivo123
Oh cmon. The Robonauts are using the same compex mechanism for three years now (correct me if i'm wrong). I'm sure the didnt build the whole thing from scratch this year. And even if the did i know of a lot other teams doing that..
Anyway, I do thank you for the comment, I personally didnt know that and Its good to know. Its probably best not to educate the rookie teams to bend the rules..
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The robonauts have been using a swerve drive since 2005. Each of their robots have had turreted manipulators seated on top of it during those 4 years. The similarities end quickly after that. They have constantly evolved, just unveiling their "V6" last year, and updating it again this year (no DeWalt this time). They have made massive updates and advancements to their electronics each year, and their manipulators have varied greatly as the games vary.
Just because a team uses similar designs each year, doesn't mean they cheat. It means they have found a system that they find works for most games, and ways to implement it year after year successfully. And just because its complex doesn't mean it's cheating either. 118 has a history of technical proficiency, some of the best mentors, and very smart and dedicated students. I'd suggest you do a little more research before making such bold claims.