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Originally Posted by dtengineering
The key point that is always made is that inspection is not an adversarial process where the inspector is trying to fail a team, rather that the inspector and team share a common goal in ensuring that all robots on the field are safe and compliant.
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Inspection, by its nature, is an adversarial process. If the robot is 122 pounds, then it will not be allowed to compete until it is 120 pounds or less. We are the adversary enforcing the rule.
I can appreciate that we are also there to assist teams towards the common goals of safety and compliance. In the preceding example, we can help the team identify places where they can cut weight.
I have had the privilege of twice being assigned to stay with a team until they have passed inspection. I helped them to make the necessary fixes/adjustments. My job wasn't to just keep saying "no", but to help them find a way to a "yes".