[Akash Rastogi]

I wanted to make sure what happened to 125 in Boston, doesn't happen again.


so here ya go folks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzS9-M8Dcxg

From another thread:

Originally Posted by Akash Rastogi

They have a few variables in their system.

1) The ball first bounces on one of the horizontal bars of the ball return so this variable greatly effects the behavior of the ball in their system.

2) Speed variations of the ball coming down the ball return would change the free-fall of the ball from their director dramatically (I know right, "no duh" moment).

3) They are able to adjust the angle of their robot once they hang, so yet again, variable.

But even with slight problems, we were all stunned that they were not selected in Boston because
1) They guarantee a hanging bonus

2) They direct the ball into the near zone, who cares if it doesn't go into the goal 100% of the time???

I really don't think people in Boston understood the real value of a robot that guarantees balls returning to the near zone.

Note- these were my observations from Boston, Brandon and his crew have made changes to improve consistency.


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