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Re: Anti-tip or Self-Righting Mechanisms?

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Originally Posted by Daniel_LaFleur View Post
While I don't believe our robot will tip over on its own, I believe there will be enough defense at the Bump to cause robots to flip.

Hence, we will have a self righting mechanism.
Lots of good advice here, but this has to be the best I read. Just because you don't plan on dealing with the bump or plan to be careful around it, others might not do the same. They might take you to the bump or push you around while your on it. Self-righting devices could become key to some regionals that are known for their aggressive defense while others will rarely see a robot tip. Guess its good to know what to expect, if only we ever really could.
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