Arm

[Pirkey]

I would suggest going on www.thebluealliance.net and watch the game from 2007 for ideas.... it's basically the same and there are some good robots.

[arkangle]

i would use something like an human arm...

[JamesCH95]

Scissor lifts, like what you're talking about, can work, but in my experience they are heavier than arms, and slower. They do collapse into a very small volume when designed properly, so it would be beneficial to having a low CG.

[winglerw28]

Here, try looking at this:

[Brandon_L]

This is what gave me inspiration:

http://www.gearingupproject.org/watc...t-2-countdown/

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