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Re: Contrary to popular opinion..."wedge" robots are out
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Originally Posted by Koko Ed
While FIRST did make a rule regarding wedge bots y'know there are folks who will "interpret" the rules as it suits them and test the limits. We'll see come competition time how strict they are with the rule.
I think the main reason FIRST put forth the rule is because this years game endorses more physical action and this is the trade off so we don't have toppled robots littering the field.
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Yeh, I suspect there'll be some ball scoops that will get in the way of opposing robots causing some upsets.
One thing we found, though, is having a wedge or ramp REALLY discourages high-speed ramming. Now this year, robots get bumpers with "free mass" to protect themselves from collisions. I've got this feeling that we'll see more robot parts on the field due to some "crisp hitting".
BTW - Happy FIRST 39th B-day, Koko Ed  !
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