Thread: Propulsion that does not involve driving wheels
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Re: Propulsion that does not involve driving wheels
The fan on top pushing the robot down is definitly a question for the Q&A... While technically the fan would not be changing the traction, only the Normal Force, and thus the friction, it does get into the whole "lawering the rules" that is frowned apon. If they say we can do it in the Q&A then most certainly go crazy! But until then, it is kind of a dicey issue...