[MarcSol]

In the first video, the upward momentum of the deployment mechanism was minimal, non intentional, and inconsequential compared to the momentum the minibot provided itself. Yes, a referee could disable your tower on that (if his reaction time was quick enough) but only if he was really a hardnose.

The second video is definitely a violation of <G23> which specifically mentions game pieces touching the tower.

As for the third video, since the pinning robot never backed up 6 feet for at least 3 seconds, it is pinning. As for the contact between the pinned robot and the tower, <G61> prevents him from receiving a penalty for touching an opponents tower during the endgame.

Of course, it is easy to judge from the comfort of my chair with the ability to replay the video over and over and not having to be concerned about the actual outcome of the match and the competition. The referees do not have these luxuries.

- Marc