[Andrew]

If they they let us use the Robovision in the competition and gave us an autonomous challenge (such as a maze) where only a really small robot could succeed (opening into the maze is 12"x12"), then we could have the main robot under Remote Control and the Mini-me under Robovision control.

This would potentially (under the current 2v2) put 8 robots on the field at the same time. If Mini-me ends up in a blind corner, bumping into the walls, there's still plenty of action on the main playing field.

Keeping the 130 lb limit and the 30"x36"x60" limits would require teams to make the choice...5 lb autonomous mini-bot or extra manipulator thingy.

Some teams might also use the Robovision on their main robot as an extra processor. Maybe the two could communicate via the program ports.

If you look at the maze idea that I posted earlier, the main robot could drive to the entrance and deploy and activate mini-me. If mini-me can reach the center of the maze and depress the right switch, 50 points for your team. Or, it could activate some area of the playing field (like the ball drop), that would benefit your alliance greatly. Or, you could get 1 QP for the team whose switch was pressed (4 switches) (QPs being the same as this year win = 2, tie = 1).