pic: Madtown Robotics Future Frame Proto 1

[AdamHeard]

Originally Posted by artdutra04

(Remember, a 150 pound force on a robot frame would be the equivalent of static loading if the robot were to push against a wall. During impacts, the force skyrockets in short bursts, which could easily exceed the 150 or 300 pound load test and bend your frame.)

Very, very true. If you have taken physics you can do some approximations (they won't be very accurate) of the forces involved if two robots impact. Even though inaccurate, you'll be able to see that some very high forces can be applied in impacts.