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Originally Posted by FDAapproved
I believe someone got a picture of our cap somewhere in the forum, the plank of spray painted wood kept the tetra from falling into place, but it was close enough to make our team go crazy with joy, espically our head teacher....(hehe) I am very proud of our programers
Although we are sure that this was a distraction to the camera, we are now debating if it is reasonable (and legal) to request for the removal of the tape (maybe a substitute could be put down?) The removal of the tape could be the deciding factor for any team at nationals that is using the camera and we want them to have the best chance to make history!
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the deal at the houston regional occured when i asked the head referee (northumberland) before the beginning of our match. he said that it had been there the entire time and nothing could be done about it--at the time, true. however, in future competitions, i feel it can be argued that the caution tape, though a safety-cautious and necessary part of the playing arena, is not part of the playable playing
field. thus, it poses a distinct distraction for the robot which itself alone cannot accomodate for. because of this, there are potential problems for robots who, in normal curcumstances, using the camera, would have little issue tracking.
i think a possible change in caution tape color should be an appropriate accomodation for those who need it, or possibly covering that one line of tape that is in direct contact with the tip of the loading ramp. realistically, it doesnt change anything for the non-camera-using robots, but poses a significant threat and possible malfunction for those who strive for optimum use of the onboard vision system.