[Al Skierkiewicz]

jalmos,
We have seen a few robots with this design in pictures thus far. While they look a little scary, they may be a legal design on your robot. Where this will become critical is the actual use on the field. You should train your drivers to only release the hammer when it there is no chance that it will fall and damage another robot or hit anything outside of the field border, like a ref or other volunteer. The refs will make a call on the field if this violates game rules. If it truly does not exceed the 20" limit (we will be asked to verify that), you should be OK. In general, it should never end the match in a high energy state that endangers other participants. You should also be sure that it does not damage the balls. this makes the field supervisors very upset.