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Originally Posted by mzitz2k
So, I am asking this one last time. I know that this has been covered in a previous thread(s), but I just want to get clarification for myself and others. Is it legal to intentionally (by design) lean (not attach) to the vertical bar that supports the horizontal bar and still score the 50 points if the robot is truly SUPPORTED by the horizontal bar (not the platform)?
My judgement from the replies to the several questions posted on the US First Q&A System is:
As long as a robot is fully SUPPORTED by the horizontal bar in the y-axis (vertical) direction, then it will count. Also, the robot may not be attached to the vertical bar (because this would be SUPPORTING the robot in the y-axis). Also, if the robot is grabbing the horizontal bar from the carpet, it must be more than 12 inches off the carpet to count.
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SUPPORTED – If the “supporting object” is removed, the ball would not remain SCORED or CAPPED and/or the ROBOT would not remain HANGING.
HANGING – A ROBOT is considered HANGING from the Pull-Up Bar if it is directly SUPPORTED by the horizontal bar and is not touching the carpet, platforms, or goals.
If the side bar is not there, would your robot fall off?
If yes, then it is not supported.
If no, then it is supported.
It makes no mention of x-, y- or z-axis.
If it is not touching the carpet, platforms or goals, it is hanging.
Wetzel