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Re: 1519 - One Dual-Config Robot or Two Robots?

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Originally Posted by Ken Streeter View Post
Just for the record, I do fully understand that the GDC sees our solution as being two robots, rather than one. I also think I understand how they can reasonably arrive at that perspective apart from the rules -- just look at the photo -- it sure looks like two robots!
I wasn't at the unveiling, but I'm pretty sure the picture is of two robots. They each have their own electrical and control system, and can move independently. Thus, I understand why bringing both to inspection would get the immediate reaction of "this is two robots". Why should the removal of one robot's electronics make two robots into one?
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