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Originally Posted by dtengineering
for instance if we were allowed to build 38"x40" robots, I will bet at least a few teams would have to disassemble their shop to get the robot out.
Another trend, two drivers, a coach and a human player of some description is also present. Perhaps because it seems to work pretty well.
The field size also seems fairly fixed.
and with the possibility of video feedback, part of the match could be played with a curtain obscuring the driver's view of the field running on video feedback only.
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Four good observations, the first being hilarious because I am sure it is true.
As for field size, I am unsure that FIRST has the desire to radically change the basic field layout, due to the costs involved with major changes. Those fields represent a big chunk of change..
Last, the idea of parts of the field being obscured from the drivers is outstanding, just a wall or curtain across the field would do...and to accommodate those teams that can't get the video working, the 'robo-coach' on the other end of the field can direct with hand signals during the match. Be sure to post that on the 2009 game thread...
Don