Carpet difference or not...?

[1t5h1e1o]

Originally Posted by KF987

I think the carpet will be a huge factor in this years game. The carpet will not allow teams to be pinned as much as we think. Although it is not a huge advantage, it is a big enough one to be able to spin out of pinned situation.

-Keaton

I agree that the carpeted area is going to play a large role in limiting the ability of a robot to pin a robot on any outside edge. Also, I believe that it will make it easier for teams to maneuver to the outpost opening to pickup empty cells and also to deposit them into the airlock.

However, as noted by the bold, we cannot think that a pinned robot will be able to spin out due to the trailer. They will be able to move side to side along the wall, but will never be able to make that quick turnaround exit (or spin) that we usually think of when trying to evade pressure from other robots.


My $0.02

[Darkcrosbone]

If the carpet is deep and fluffy than the wheels could get stuck in it but i dont think that the carpit will be anything above 1/2 in

[1t5h1e1o]

Originally Posted by Darkcrosbone

If the carpet is deep and fluffy than the wheels could get stuck in it but i dont think that the carpit will be anything above 1/2 in

The carpet is the same carpet that is usually the field surface (by usually I mean for as many years as I know, but having never seen it before I can understand your confusion)

It is indeed very thin and hard. Not deep and fluffy at all.

[Darkcrosbone]

Originally Posted by 1t5h1e1o

having never seen it before I can understand your confusion)
It is indeed very thin and hard. Not deep and fluffy at all.

ah i see ok

[kirtar]

Has anybody attempted to get the coefficient of friction between the rover wheel and the carpet?