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I feel like not the driver, but the guy/girl operating the manipulator/scoring device may have a competitive advantage by having a first-person view.

Take 2011 for example. A camera that gave the manipulating person that kind of view would be a great advantage. If you recall, the robot was scoring facing towards you, potentially 20 ft to your left/right, while your view is obstructed by tubes. Being able to see exactly what is going on from a sane orientation could help a lot.