walkers

[Bodge Job]

2.2 Legged Robots
Legged Robots [Walkers] can weigh up to twice the specified weight in all classes. A walker must employ
moveable legs to support its weight. Each leg must have at least 2 axis€Ÿ of motion. Robots with rolling or
sliding mechanisms will not be classified as walkers.

this is the rule about walkers, and the weight advantage. so can i have the front of the robot resting on the ground? thanks!

[typhoon_driver]

no all weight has to be supported at all times by a walker. You don't get the extra weight for nothing! Also there was a big debate as to what constitutes a walker. Different view points on number of joints etc. There was no final idea agreed upon.

[craig_colliass]

Actually I think there was!

Legged Robots [Walkers] can weigh up to twice the specified weight in all classes. A walker must employ
moveable legs to support its weight. Each leg must have at least 2 axis€Ÿ of motion. Robots with rolling or
sliding mechanisms will not be classified as walkers.

This bit was added

[typhoon_driver]

lol fair enough, i just remember a lot of discussions :P

[Bodge Job]

ok, thanks!

[james...venom]

I may be being daft but could someone please clarify Each leg must have at least 2 axis' of motion. A leg that has a simple rotational motion moves in both the x and y axis

[kane]

Hi James,

Simple rotational motion is only moving in one plane. That is, the movement is only from one axis.

Thanks

Kane

[craig_colliass]

Oh no not again!!