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Originally Posted by EricH
Sure, it's likely to be the same, but there's no reason for it to be, based on a single box dimension. (Not to mention the fact that said box could very well be a pre-built lift system that must be on the robot, not a KOP frame...)
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Good point on not using the box size to guess at robot size... and I agree that smaller robots, while difficult to build, and more difficult for specators to watch, would allow more room on the playing field.
I do want to point out, however, a few practical maximum dimensions... the robot has to be able to fit through a doorway, and the 28" dimension works pretty well for that once bumpers are added. (Wouldn't it be cruel to increase the max width to 38" and see how many 38"x38" robots are stuck in their build rooms on ship day?)
The max weight is also limited, I understand, by American health and safety regulations that limit loads lifted by hand to 150 pounds.
So I doubt the robots will be any bigger....
Jason