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Re: What exactly is "Articulating"?

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Originally Posted by Skifanatic View Post
So another question. If the wheels of the robot articulate within the frame, but the frame remains in the shape of a regular polygon is that legal?
If the frame stays solid and the same shape, and the bumpers don't move up and down in relation to the plane that the robot is sitting on, you should be OK.

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Originally Posted by Formerly Famous View Post
That is our problem at the moment.. The wheels move.. The frame moves with it. Moving the bumpers up and down. I have a way to keep them at the same level, but it requires moving the bumpers, so I'm afraid it would be illegal.
Then I think you've got a problem. Back to the drawing board.
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