Best Body shape?

[KenWittlief]

I wonder how many times FIRST has been asked THAT question after the kickoff meeting:

"Ive got this idea for our robot, but Im not sure if the rules allow it. Is transporting your opponent into a parallel universe against the spirit of the rules?"

but I digress.

I think for each year, teams should start out with a basic two wheel design, dragging a castor for stability

then only make the drivetrain different if absolutely necessary.

also, a round chassis that spins on two wheels can never get stuck in a corner, or against a wall. but a circular chassis is not easy to make.