Mechathlon
The Long Jump
The Long Jump is all about how far you can make your mechathlete travel through the air. The winner will be the one that lands farthest from the launch pad.
This is probably best suited to light weight machines. The mechathlete needs to travel as fast as possible along the launch pad so that it will fly off the end.
Thought needs to be given to the balance of the mechathlete so that it follows a true trajectory and lands back onto its wheels. The shape of your mechathlete could also play a part in how well it travels through the air and how long it stays in the air.
Remember your mechathlete may have a heavy landing and should be constructed to withstand this. Also remember no part of your mechathlete can be left behind on the launch pad and what takes off together must stay together.
