[dhitchco]

To chocolateluvr (et al),

Yes, you're somewhat correct. What I meant to say is that the robot arm doesn't really need to have "infinite" positions vertically, and only needs to have TWO positions horizontally. Let me explain further:

1) Horizontally, the robot "arm" only needs to be "close" to the robot for a pick-up and only at the 2.5' extended positionto do a drop-off. There's no need to extend any further than the 2.5-3' range.

2) Vertically. One correction from your post. You do NOT get points for stacking tetras INSIDE (contained) within a goal. The ayy count one point, just shove them in there. You also get no extra points for "owning" the stack inside the tetra. That only happens for the stack of tetras that's on TOP of the goal.

Yes, there are multiple goal-top positions in order to "clear" the goal or to "clear" the stack of tetras. The center goal needs 7' off the floor to clear the goal and about 6" more to "top" each stacked tetra.