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Re: The 72 x 72 Box

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Originally Posted by Craig1989 View Post
I am fully aware that the robot must not extend more than a 72 x 72 inch area at any point during the match. The way our robot is designed when the arm is fully extended at horizontal it will break this rule; however the arm is never fully extended unless we try to reach the top spider leg, in which case it does not break the 72 x 72 rules

However, recently I've read posts on a 72 x 72 inch box. What is the requirement of this box and what does the robot have to do within it to prove it 'fits'?

Thanks.
Think of it as being in a 72 x 72 by infiniti tall test tube. You can go as tall as you want as long as you stay in the tube.
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