Suggest new and better components

Feel that the components we're using are not powerful enough?
Got a new idea that u think may just work?
Found a better IC that can furthur aid our purpose of controlling the robot?
Or do you just feel like challenging our ways to keep us on our feet? =D

Well, if you're any of the above, then feel free to suggest improvements an how we can make our robot better!

Of course, with all suggestions, we need some rationale to support the change right? Before u suggest a change please recearch and provide a comparison on the following details between the old technology and the new idea (and write an essay if needed, hehe):

-How is it better
(lighther?, easier? faster?)
-Sample/example
(seen the product or an example? tell us where. Pictures worth more than words, and the item itself is priceless, hehe =D
-Price
(Not nescessarily cheaper, but is it proportional to the performance gain?)
-Availability
(where can get n is it in stock? or need order?)
-Datasheets
(except for ideas, ALL suggestions should (must actually) come with a link to the datasheet or item specifications. Items with no datasheet or with general info only are often not on par with performance, so none of it thanks)
-Impementation
(How are we suppose to incorporate the new device or idea into our current robots and/or technique? Any change can be made, but if it's with the cost of dumping all previous effort, then we'll think trice (3 times) =D
-YOUR PERSONAL BEST OPINION ->Often, it's not the product specs, but HOW u present it to us that makes us think twice =D So persuade us 'gau gau' wih all the reasons in the world and we might just use ur idea =D

U can post it in the 'comment' section of this post or e-mail it to any one of the directors, or just tell it to us when u see us in school.

Happy Researching!!


(P.S.: I've taken note of previous suggestions, like using the PIC18 series and using the encoder-DC motor to name a few, but like stated above, please research a bit and provide the relevant information and i'll reconsider. thanks!)