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Originally Posted by ALIBI
I would like to see a range of motion test done while being inspected. That way the only dimensional rule that the refs. would have to worry about would be when a robot tips over. Not sure how practical implementing a test like that would be though.
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The fact that a robot
can stretch to over 80" doesn't mean they actually
will. A team who knows they have a robot that in certain configurations could stretch over 80" will take pains so as to not do it. It may be because of the hardstops or control restraints imposed by teams such as 47, or because of the uncanny ability of certain drivers to never extend the arm to full length when it is horizontal, only when vertical or on an angle. Nonetheless, until a robot actually
does extend over 80" there will be no penalty call to make.
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Originally Posted by jgannon
How about if it was enforced in the same way that the ball velocity rule was in 2006? Assume that everyone is following the rules, but if a referee has doubts as to whether a team is complying, they can request a demonstration before the robot is allowed to compete again.
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Ah, but there was a radar gun or something similar in the pit inspection station where all teams had to demonstrate their shooter. The ref could ask for a remeasurement, just as he could on size or weight, at any time. But it was demonstrated at least once (provided the equipment was working).
The GDC could require a demonstration on horizontal size during inspection. However, that still doesn't mean the robot actually will extend that far while on the track.