Thread: LIFT VS. LAUNCH
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Re: LIFT VS. LAUNCH

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Originally Posted by Laaba 80 View Post
Robot A would not be able to pick the ball off the overpass without crossing the finish line clockwise for a 10 point penalty. The finish line is on the far side of the overpass, so unless the team can pick the ball up while only contacting about 5 inches or so of the ball, I dont see how it can be possible. Not a bad idea though.
Joey
There is a way to do it such that no penalty is incurred. You have to have the right type of gripper, though.
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