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Re: Precision Urban Hopper - jumping robot

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Originally Posted by Chris is me View Post
How does it work? Pneumatic punch into the ground?
Nahh, I wouldn't think so. From the size of that thing, I'd doubt there'd be enough gas to provide both the power and the speed such a pneumatic system would require.
I'd say some sort of potential energy source, like a spring, drawn back, and quickly released. Semi reminicent to me of 2008's game, Overdrive... Many teams used springs or surgical tubing to provide the potential energy kick to launch the ball over the overpass.
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