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Re: The afterthought bridge manipulator

Every year there is always an aspect of the game that people underestimate that in the end cost them the opportunity to win the game. The ability to negotiate the bumps and manipulate the bridges is this year's bugaboo. I have seen plenty of robots helplessly paw at the bridge for the endgame and I have seen robots get stopped cold at the bump as if they hit a brick wall. I think teams figured scoring balls were more important and while it can make you dominant the ability to consistently make it on the bridge (especially the Coopertition Bridge during Qualification matches) is practically invaluable.
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