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Originally Posted by 3175student17
I'll ask you another question: In 2013/2014, If you are an "original" 9/10 robot up against three 8/10 robots in qualifications, would you rather be teamed up with 2 2/10 boxes on wheels, or 2 6/10 Ri3D clones?
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In 2013: I would probably pick the Ri3D clones, unless I were going against an FCS or two, in which case I would slap on some pool noodles to a box to block their FCS shots.
In 2014: I would probably pick 1 of each, a box of wheels (assuming a working drivetrain) could inbound much quicker than the Ri3D, and then my "original" robot and Ri3D would get it down the rest of the field. 2014 was the year where a box on wheels (albeit with a goalie pole and as the fourth robot) made it to the Championship finals.
I would consider reading this article for more about boxes on wheels.
http://beyondinspection.org/post/972...-dozer-does-it
With the right strategy and preparation, you can win regionals with boxes on wheels. Don't be so quick to completely dismiss them.