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Originally Posted by Molten
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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Agreed 100%. All you need to do is examine the CG of your robot, and figure out how much force/displacement you need before the CG is going to right itself the rest of the way.
Couple with a cage that prevents the robot from falling on its back, a pneumatic piston at the proper height, pressure, and stroke will do wonders in self-righting mechanisms. Same with a double window motor actuated arm mounted at about bumper height.
If you fall flat on your back, well, that's a whole different story. Still manageable though.