Robot Climbs Rope Without Batteries: Project Idea

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The discussion revolves around the design and construction of a rope-climbing robot that operates without chemical power sources, specifically batteries. Participants explore various concepts and mechanisms suitable for achieving the goal of climbing an 8mm thick rope to a height of approximately 1.5 meters.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant proposes building a robot that climbs a rope without using chemical power, seeking innovative solutions.
  • Another participant requests clarification on the project's scale and complexity, suggesting a range from simple mechanisms to more complex challenges like the space elevator climber.
  • A participant reiterates the project requirements, emphasizing the need for a non-chemically powered robot to climb a specific rope size and height.
  • One idea presented involves using two connected rollers with rubber bands to create a simple climbing mechanism.
  • Another participant suggests the possibility of using a pullback or wind-up motor, questioning its effectiveness compared to other methods.
  • Concerns are raised about the weight of components, noting that lighter materials like rubber bands may be advantageous.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express various ideas and suggestions, but there is no consensus on the best approach or mechanism for the robot. Multiple competing views remain regarding the design and materials to be used.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not fully defined the project's parameters, such as the specific mechanisms or materials that would be most effective. The discussion includes assumptions about the weight and complexity of different designs.

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Hey guys I have a freaking project that requires me to build a rope climbing robot that cannot be powered by chemical based. Basically no batteries as such are required.
 
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Some background info about the scale and expected complexity of the project will be good to have. Right now I have no clue if you mean just a spring-loaded toy that'll pull on 10 cm of sewing thread, or something like the space elevator climber challenge.
http://www.spaceward.org/elevator2010-pb
 
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We're basically required to build a robot that is non-chemically powered to climb a rope of 8mm thick to a height of approximately 1.5m
 
carzygoul said:
we're basically required to build a robot that is non-chemically powered to climb a rope of 8mm thick to a height of approximately 1.5m
Simplest thing that comes to mind: Two connected rollers with rubber bands inside, which you wind up.
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hmm what if i use a pullback or wind-up motor... u think can climb better?
 
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carzygoul said:
hmm what if i use a pullback or wind-up motor... u think can climb better?
If you have one, you can try. But keep in mind that the weight counts. Rubber bands are light.
 

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