Multi-faceted drive train?

[avanboekel]

Originally Posted by Basel A

In 2010, there were teams that could do what you're talking about. I recall one in particular we saw on Curie at the Championships. I tried to look them up for a few hours earlier today, but simply couldn't find them. They were an 8wd: 4 on the bottom and 4 on top. The top wheels spun with the bottom.

tl;dr it's been done

I believe that 101, striker, did this as well. I don't know if they went to champs in 2010 though.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouLBh7oiZxo

[Al Skierkiewicz]

At least one team had a robot that could orient itself in either way. The great thing is their team number is 101 so with the right font, their team number was readable in any orientation.
Flop down bots have been made illegal simply due to the damage that can be done to a sub floor in some venues. Imagine 150 lbs of metal crashing down on a wooden gym floor. They were a great way to overcome some design criteria. Both Beatty and HOT have had successful flop bots.

[Pjohn1959]

Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz

Both Beatty and HOT have had successful flop bots.

Don't forget 16's 2008 robot that made it to the finals on Einstein.