[robocup-humanoid] Official ball for RoboCup 2008

[Jacky Baltes]

Hi,

the final decision has not been taken yet until we hear more reports from
teams that have tested a tennis ball with their robots.

We have done some tests and I think an orange tennis ball would be much
better than the current ball for several reasons
1.) Much easier to get
2.) Heavier, therefore makes kicking more difficult. Teams will probably not
be able to score form their own goal line anymore.
3.) Moves in a straighter line
4.) Body slam kicks and flukes with the robot falling on the ball will be
less effective (Not tested yet).

CU,
   Jacky

On 8/14/07, Paul Vallejos <pavallej at ing.uchile.cl> wrote:
>
> Dear all,
>
> In Atlanta there was expressed the intention of change the official ball
> for
> RoboCup 2008. We would appreciate any information about the new ball. The
> ball will definitely be changed for next year? If so, someone know when
> will
> be specified the new ball? or which will be the new ball?, or at least,
> which are the possibilities for the new ball?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Paul Vallejos
> UChile RoadRunners team
>
>
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