Re: What does a defense robot NEED?
If your team has chosen to build a defensive robot, I suggest the following things:
1) Have a strong chassis. Use all 6 motors and have big, grippy wheels. The robot needs to be fast and strong to push other robots out of the way.
2) Be able to pick up frisbees from the defensive end and deliver them to your teammates to score. This strategy was perfected last year by "BombSquad" (Team#16) at FRC Championships. They were on the winning alliance, if I remember correctly, and used this exact strategy. Stealing the opponents' frisbees will both lower their score, and help raise your own score.
3) Be able to hang for 10 points at the end. It will help out your team and yourself.
4) Practice. If you want to be able to do well in competition,your drivers need to have a lot of practice picking up frisbees, maneuvering around obstacles, etc.
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