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Unread 11-01-2007, 16:21
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Re: Advantage given by succesful autonomous mode

I think the major difference between this year and other years is that the auto mode is a lot more strategical, rather than skill involved. This year requires a collaboration of all the robots on the alliance, whether it be for position or the placing of tubes. Individual robots will not be able to accomplish that much by theirselves. Last year, teams could shoot 10 balls into the ring, and grab 40 points. This year, the most any single robot can get is 2 points. Sure, its an advantage to have evena single keeper, but for auto-mode to be in any way advantageous, there must be multiple robots involved. This means a much more flexible automode, to ensure that your robot doesn't lock on to the same sensor as your alliance member. Strategy this year will be huge.