[Sachiel7]

Hmm. Lots of interesting ideas here. I think that yeah, stairs are likely. Especially for all that wood in the BOM. Also, remember that that is the "cheap" BOM, so if there are "goals", it may only include one, hence the 3 casters.

There were ideas about some sort of pyramid...
My point towards that: Anyone look into the Mars landings?

I doubt it's anything too crazy, but it sounds really sweet already. The one thing we can be sure about is there is definitially a big structure somewhere in there. My other guess is we're going to see goal(s) similar to 2002, hence the pvc, casters, and wood. I wouldn't doubt that the steel pole is for pivoting something, or grabbing.
Also, no actual scoring components are included, which means they must be a somewhat common off-shelf item again. My guess is balls are back. I know everyone gives the old been there done that, and balls got old, but I think if they find a rather unique type of ball, with a unique scoring method, that everyone would be satisfied.

As for the Vmax = 10 ft/sec...
Not much speculation has been put into that. What's the V? Velocity? Vertical? Not sure, but 10 fps will play a role. I doubt they'd limit our bot's speed. through, it would level some vets with the rookies...
But I doubt it.

Vmax is used in Kenetic equations alot...

If V is velocity, maybe each bot will be armed with a cannon? The cannons can shoot a maximum of 10 fps. Maybe they shoot tennis balls? Perhaps that's what's in the 12" cube?!??!
Oh, just frothing at the mouth. Heh.
Anyway, i think launching or swinging something is likely. V sounds like Velocity, and if it is, I doubt it applies to the bots.