Thread: Tilting Robot for better shot?
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Re: Tilting Robot for better shot?
This Q&A entry addresses your question.

https://frc-qa.usfirst.org/Question/...-remain-within

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Originally Posted by FRC Q&A #560
Q. If a robot is NOT "in the process of CLIMBING", but deploys a mechanism that tilts the robot relative to its "wheels on the floor" orientation (while meeting G23), do the bumpers need to remain within the bumper zone in order to satisfy R25?

A. Yes.
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