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Unread 10-01-2009, 23:31
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Ground Effects...Legal...Helpful?

Anybody thought about using ground effects to increase traction? You could use a fan or a vacuum to create a low pressure area under the robot creating more weight on the wheels thus more traction. There is potentialy over 1000 square inches under a robot, wouldn't take much of a low pressure area to make a huge difference. Works for F1, Indy cars etc...