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Unread 22-03-2016, 16:28
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Re: Your tall opaque robot is now illegal

I am the original poster of the QA question. I phrased the question the way I did because when we went to reinspect our drive team told the RI that we added the device to block a camera's vision. My interpretation of rule R9-C is that it prevents a team from using something to "trick" an opponent's sensor. (Using reflective tape on the robot fro example) I did not think the intent of the rule was to prevent defense by obstructing vision and said as much to the RI. I have no discontent with his decision but I wanted to get the rule clarified because it might be an issue at another time. At the time I thought about R9-A but the blocking device was only 36" tall so that didn't worry me.

I can see where a 4'6" device could be in violation of R9-A, especially if it was up against the castle wall.

The ruling was very disappointing to me because of all the things mentioned in this post. It could mean that any type of shot blocker would be illegal if deemed that it also prevents a sensor from working the way a team wants.