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Re: Defensive Robots/Strategies?

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Originally Posted by bmammen View Post
[size="3"]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?
First off, this is a hypothetical situation, therefore is dependent on the situation and the referees during the match.

But imagine this scenario: Robot A is moving towards some point on the field to score points. Robot B wants to play defense on them, and so Robot B drives headlong into Robot A to prevent them from scoring. Both robots are in an open area, pushing head to head and neither are moving for over 5 seconds. This is typically not considered a pin. While neither robot is moving, Robot A could, at any time, throw it in reverse and try an alternate route. Robot B is preventing Robot A from getting to their destination via the most direct path. They are not preventing them from moving at all.

Now imagine this: Robot A has just scored, has one end against a wall or some other obstacle, and wants to drive back tot he other end of the field to reload whatever scoring piece. Robot B wants to play defense. Robot B does this by driving headlong into Robot A, driving it into the wall. Neither robot is moving for over 5 seconds. This would typically be considered a pin. Robot B is preventing Robot A from moving whatsoever and would be in violation of G11.

While that doesn't directly answer your question, you should be able to draw the correct conclusion form that.
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