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Re: I have a solution ... I think

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Originally Posted by Ogre
It's not a train wreck. FIRST has said that you need to be touching the loading zone.
They only need to clarify what needs to be touching.
I suggest a new rule:

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For a robot to be considered "in" a loading zone a wheel, tread, slider, non-retractable stabilizer or robot frame has to touch the corresponding HDPE triangle.
That's a great idea. I think that is solution that shouldn't kill anyone's design, while still within the spirit of the rule (i.e. it doesn't allow a team to drop an anchor and drive around slapping penalties on the opposition).
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