Pro's and Con's of Motorized Robot Carts

[GarrettF2395]

Our team built a motorized cart in 2010 and brought it to the OKC regional. The safety judges there asked us to not use it for future competitions because of the safety hazards it creates in confined walkways. I believe team 1742 (who also had a motorized cart for a time) was asked to do the same at one point.

S.W.A.T. did you experience any comments from the safety staff about your cart at OKC this year?

I very much enjoyed having a motorized cart because it makes the transportation process much easier and has a certain "cool factor" about it.

You might contact someone on your local regionals safety staff and ask what they think about it.

If they don't like it, I would suggest not pursuing the idea. Otherwise, Do it!