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Re: Robot Classifications
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Originally Posted by ssa3512
Given the maximum weight of ANY fieldable robot is 120 pounds, I would think you would only need to support a total of 360 pounds from your lifting device, and 240 from any part of the robot that another robot would attach to (assuming that the third robot attaches to the second one)
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120 lbs, yes--without the battery or bumpers, which are up to 15 lbs apiece.
150 is a far better estimate per robot, so 450 is a really good set of working numbers for supporting 3 robots.
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