What is the most ghetto thing you've seen on a robot?

[GreyingJay]

Originally Posted by Alan Anderson

I don't know what category I'd put this one in: a rookie team at the 2014 Arkansas Regional used a mannequin leg as a kicker for Aerial Assist. They also had a lampshade they put over the top of the robot.

I really wanted to use a toilet plunger as the "kicker" that would push the boulders into the shooter. We even prototyped it, as it was approximately the contour we needed, but as expected, the plunger occasionally created suction that stuck to the boulder.

My next suggestion was a boot - they stopped taking my suggestions after that.