1519 - One Dual-Config Robot or Two Robots?

[Al Skierkiewicz]

Ken,
Without really seeing the mechanisms in person, I would have to agree with the decision that was rendered at GSR based on the description and photos. A rather simple test in testing robot configurations is whether one supports the other as in a detachable arm or other component. If you consider Speed racer to be an attachment it would need to be "attched" to your other base. Moving electronics from one base that drives to another base that drives does not, in my mind, represent two attachments but two separate robots. That does not preclude your attempt to think outside the box and design a unique solution that potentially could win on several levels. I applaud your ability to build both pieces and stay below the 120 lb limit. R12 makes an example for weigh in but the example further describes the multiple configuration.