Mini-bot Ideas

[MechJim]

We were considering ideas that would not require any electrical devices for the minibot. For example, the minibot could be constructed small, lightweight, and powered by a wind up spring mechanism. As the host bot pulls away from the minibot it could release a latch that then lets the minibot shoot up the pole with stored spring power driving wheels or such. Unfortunatly, per the materials list it looks like any team wanting to power the minibot with a spring must use either rubber bands or the surgical tubing.

Am I missing anything in the rules that would prevent us from powering a minibot by stored spring energy as long as it is deemed safe?

Thanks

MechJim
Team 3284