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Re: Defensive Robots/Strategies?

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Originally Posted by SMR Vault View Post
There are 2 core defensive strategies (from a general design standpoint) to consider based on the 2 volume constraints:
G11.There’s a 5-count on pins. ROBOTS may not pin an opponent’s ROBOT for more than five (5)
seconds. A ROBOT will be considered pinned until the ROBOTS have separated by at least six
(6) feet. The pinning ROBOT(s) must then wait for at least three (3) seconds before attempting to
pin the same ROBOT again. Pinning is transitory through other objects. If the pinned ROBOT
chases the pinning ROBOT upon retreat, the pinning ROBOT will not be penalized, and the pin
will be considered complete.
A question around pinning vs contact. G11 defines pinning this way:

"There is no FIRST® Robotics Competition specific definition of pin, so a general definition applies; “to prevent or stop something from moving.” As a result, contact is not required for pinning to occur. For example, a ROBOT parked right behind an opponent that is between dividers could be considered pinning because the dividers and the parked ROBOT prevent the opponent from moving."

So would contacting a robot for a period of longer that a 5 count be allowed assuming both robots were moving? Such as in the case of continued bumping or pushing?
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