23-02-2014 20:18

mman1506

Re: pic: Lightning Robotics' 2014 robot Neo

Are you worried about the pickup bending in a collision?

23-02-2014 22:00

Dragonking

Re: pic: Lightning Robotics' 2014 robot Neo

we are hoping to add some support.

23-02-2014 22:02

mman1506

Re: pic: Lightning Robotics' 2014 robot Neo

You might want to consider using lexan to add some flexibility when hit like bomb squad in 2008

23-02-2014 22:16

cadandcookies

Re: pic: Lightning Robotics' 2014 robot Neo

I'd also be concerned about how exposed those pistons are-- an accidental collision with an extended arm (which definitely isn't out of the question this year) could be brutal on this (or any other similarly exposed) mechanism, especially with a thin shaft.

23-02-2014 22:17

philso

Re: pic: Lightning Robotics' 2014 robot Neo

...and like their 2014 robot.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcsi4zBwIjc

11-09-2014 17:02

msaunders

Re: pic: Lightning Robotics' 2014 robot Neo

Yes we were worried about bending - but even after five competitions it came through pretty much unscathed, requiring only once to have a small bend removed.

We never did add the stiffing modification.