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Re: Blocking a robot driving clock-wise

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Originally Posted by Vikesrock View Post
The main issue here would not be impeding. Both of you are correct in saying that according to the rules you would not be impeding by preventing motion on the clockwise direction.

The issue is pinning. According to <G41> (quoted below) a robot deemed to be pinning an opposing robot must move to allow the other robot out within 6 seconds of the pinning signal by the referee. If a robot has it's arm up so it cannot proceed forward without tipping and you are behind them such that they cannot back-up or turn I would say you are most certainly pinning and would have to move within 6 seconds of the referee signaling the pin.
How are you meant to move in such a way that creates a passing lane for a robot in front of you?
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