Transporting The Robot - Robotronics Pluggie Robot Operating Manual

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TRANSPORTING THE ROBOT

The vehicle that you use to transport the robot should have adequate shock absorption. Vans
and cars used for passengers would be the best. Transporting the robot in a trailer is not
recommended because trailers typically do not have the same level of shock absorption as a
car or van. A good rule of thumb to follow is that if the vehicle is adequate for transporting a
computer it should also be fine for the robot.
Double check that the body latches are secure. These two latch pins are found under the cap.
They push into the body latch blocks. The cap nut on the top of the cap rod should be tight
also.
Before strapping the robot to the cart, always put the robot cover on first. The robot cover
protects the body from getting scratches, keeps UV light off it, and helps the keep the cap on
during transport. Lift the robot on to the cart and place the wheels in the recess of the plastic
platform. Run the bunji cord around the robot enough times to hold it on tight.
You can leave the robot on the transport cart while the robot is in transit, to keep the robot from
rolling around.
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CAUTION
If the robot is being transported in an open truck, the robot cover should be over the
robot and tied down tight around the bottom to prevent the cap from getting blown off.
If you do not have a cover you could take the cap off and put in the cab.