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Re: Auto damage

I see at least two benefits to being able to cross a defense after another robot.

1) Low bar will likely be the most consistent location for auto routines. This is both because it will be in a consistent location, as well as the fact that the low bar is probably the least likely to cause alignment issues while trying to cross it. I have a feeling many teams would be more consistent scoring with 2 low bar routines (for being 1st bot and 2nd bot through the low bar), than trying to score a boulder after crossing the rock wall or rough terrain.

2) Having a second bot run through a defense could set you up to run a 2-ball assist auto with a high shooter and an assister.