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Originally Posted by Wayne TenBrink
We did look into it and discuss it with the referees. They didn't have a problem with it because it always passed the "do the rings stay with the robot when you back up" test (they don't). The rings may fall down the robot or get herded en masse, but the only one in our possession is the one in the gripper.
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We tried the argument, but that is where the forum entry came into play, since the ring's weight is supported by the robot and moving the robot back quickly, would have the effect of moving the ring back with the robot while it is on the slide, however briefly. We just changed our approach when they said no.
I might suggest getting an official ruling on it in the forum (and be as specific as you can so that you can show it to a ref) to protect yourself, because some refs will rule it illegal and some obviously won't. You would hate to advance, then be told your robot was illegal and rack up 80 penalty points. We did not do well when we had to change our approach at the tournament.
Good luck.