Robot Scrum Machine

[Jnor]

That's the prettiest French front row I think I've seen in a while

 

[Lindommer]

Yeah, I agree. That'd be especially important in a phase two device, in which the RFRs (robot front rowers) have independent movement. Perhaps the robot props would have fixed outer arms as well, to facilitate a realistic bind and apply a realistic force. In a phase three device (where the RFRs are fully robotised) then those outer arms would move. But that is a significantly more complicated machine.

Well it would have to be, wouldn't it? I mean you couldn't have a robotic arm reaching out and tearing off an opposing THPs testicles. All it has to do is squeeze them.

 

[cyclopath]

Well it would have to be, wouldn't it? I mean you couldn't have a robotic arm reaching out and tearing off an opposing THPs testicles. All it has to do is squeeze them.

Even simpler, a 12V car battery and a cattle prod attachment - fewer moving parts, and equally effective I'm sure.

 

[Groucho]

Even simpler, a 12V car battery and a cattle prod attachment - fewer moving parts, and equally effective I'm sure.

Especially in the current Wallaby scrum.

 

[tranquility]

are there any pictures of the french robot scrum machine? it sounds pretty lethal.

 

[rustycruiser]

From this weeks Total Rugby episode

[video=youtube;8PUhYxHzcFY]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PUhYxHzcFY[/video]

 

[cyclopath]

I saw that the other night. Looks very interesting, especially the ability to alter the vectors of force so precisely, and to set it to simulate certain opposition packs.
I wonder if it has a "Deckchair" setting to replicate scrumming against the Wobbs?

 

[benjamanus777]

watch this and it will definetly answer your questions​

 

[Inside Shoulder]

watch this and it will definetly answer your questions​

Judging by recent French performances its out of order

 

[Bruce Ross]

watch this and it will definetly answer your questions​

"just half an hour a week and only a couple of impacts". Marc Lievremont, Head Coach, France

Yeah, that'll work. Very Gallic approach. A development budget that could have gone close to putting a Jean-Claude on the moon, and the pack has just "a couple of impacts" before breaking for a Gauloise and a Kir.

"it accurately replicates twisting and collapsing scrums". What odds Eddie Jones has bought a couple of units for the Japanese pack?
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[Inside Shoulder]

"it accurately replicates twisting and collapsing scrums". What odds Eddie Jones has bought a couple of units for the Japanese pack?
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No way.
They have built a perfect replica in which every part looks the same as the French model and yet the sum of those parts is somehow not quite as good as the original.

 

[BPC]

"just half an hour a week and only a couple of impacts". Marc Lievremont, Head Coach, France

Yeah, that'll work. Very Gallic approach.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/w...rench-workers-over-threehour-day-8503804.html

Mr Taylor added that the workers “get one hour for breaks and lunch, talk for three and work for three”. When he discussed this with representatives of the “crazy” French union, they told him “it’s the French way”.

 

[BPC]

"it accurately replicates twisting and collapsing scrums". What odds Eddie Jones has bought a couple of units for the Japanese pack?

Probably cheaper to just hire Bill Young as a consultant.