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Re: How viable is full court Assisting?

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Originally Posted by Canon reeves View Post
This is true, but wouldn't the robot catching have to be able to move well to catch ball? And if say defensive robot had 6 CIMs and driving capabilities I think it might make it hard to catch, again causing a wild ball chase, which is what your opponent wants. But it might work? Who knows anything is possible in FIRST, maybe you could make a braking system to hold you in place?
The only problem I see is your idea of using an omnidirectional drivetrain. Unless you're thinking of using a swerve drive, omnidirectional drivetrains are usually very easily pushed around, so you will either be seceptable to defense or limited in mobility.