Grip Tape

[DjAlamose]

It was more for personal reference later down the road when we get to the point of looking at these things. It was for a ramp, so that instead of having a diamond plate surface to climb up, robots would have the grip tape to help them get up the surface.

I guess I will just have to look for different materials. This would have been an easy addition for any robot with a ramp, which is why I thought it merited asking. O well there’s always more than one way to skin a cat.

[Greg Needel]

I would have to agree that grip tape would be against the rules. Something we thought about for ramp materials is carpet. Most teams are already designing robots for good traction on carpet so why introduce another material?

[DonRotolo]

Originally Posted by Ianworld

my team has been allowed to use tapes as long as its not being used for its adhesive property.

Originally Posted by Greg Needel

Most teams are already designing robots for good traction on carpet so why introduce another material?

If the "tape" were something like roll roofing or heavy sandpaper (a rough surface) and an 'external' adhesive (or foam tape or velcro!) were used to attach this rough surface to the robot, it appears it would be legal. You might be bale to get away with traction tape (the kind used on stairs for safety) but that needs to be asked on Q&A.

I like the carpet idea.

Don

[Kevin Sevcik]

I think we're going with some antislip paint/epoxy coating from McMaster or somewhere. A little pricier than tape or drawer liner, but loads more durable and with better coverage. Plus it comes in lots of colors. (4)