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Re: Is assisting the robot arm with a vacumn legal?

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Originally Posted by winglerw28 View Post
I think the most common issue with engineering is that it makes people aim to produce more creative methods instead of using effective methods. Innovation is a fantastic tool for solving problems, but sometimes your problems have already been solved in a more efficient way.

What does this method add in functionality or approach? If it doesn't alter the functionality and is only there to be cool, then it's a waste of time and energy.

It is a cool concept, but don't let cool factor diminish functionality.
When you let go of the tube, a vacuum is less likely to get caught in it.
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