Robot Size and Shape: What's Best?

[Dan Petrovic]

We picked the 120 lb weight class because we wanted to have the weight there. I don't think we've not had a problem with weight.

Also, I don't see many pros for having a taller, lighter robot. Sure it's easier to reach the top ring, but it's not like it's hard with a 4' robot. Weight is a much more difficult constraint than height.

[masterkoppa]

The class two configuration (110 lbs. max and 5ft. high) is a good configuration for ramp bots because their ramp can be made longer, thus creating a lesser angle for the robots to climb. Thats why we picked this configuration.

[sdcantrell56]

I really don't see it being any more difficult to build an arm for the 4 foot robot to reach for the top than say a 5 footer, and the added defensive capabilities and presumably more robust design just did not seem like something to give up. Just my 2 cents

[jacob07]

Were going with the 5 ft tall robot. Its easy simple and can reach the top no problem.

[MrForbes]

Originally Posted by sdcantrell56

I really don't see it being any more difficult to build an arm for the 4 foot robot to reach for the top than say a 5 footer, and the added defensive capabilities and presumably more robust design just did not seem like something to give up. Just my 2 cents

This sounds like a very familiar discussion....we have tenatively decided to let the robot decide what works best, 4 or 5 foot. Hopefully, testing will show us which way to go.

[GMKlenklen]

because I think this game will ultimately be a contest of "who can put ringers up the fastest" 2167 decided that in order to reduce moment of inertia, less mass will be used. We will probably wheigh in under 100 lbs, unless our ramp/pltform idea actually makes it to the 'bot.