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Re: MERGED: Universal Hanging System/Standardized Partner Suspension

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Originally Posted by Kims Robot View Post
I changed my mind... dont bother trying to suspend other robots (using the hanging method)

http://forums.usfirst.org/showthread.php?t=13726

In my mind, its too risky that you will touch some part of the tower, its not wide enough to comfortably fit a standard robot base with enough wiggle room that hanging from another robot there is no way you would touch it (plus what if you were touching the other side of the platform or anything on the tower... no points). You are better off hanging yourself on another bar for 2 points than risking loosing the three.

(sorry for hijacking, but I dont see the point in spending time on a system like this anymore)
I believe if a robot tried to suspend from you and touched the side of the tower accidentally, they would still be elevated. In my opinion you could take the risk of getting the 3 points, and as long as nothing falls or breaks, the worst case is both robots are still elevated (given that it stays above the platform) and nothing is lost for trying.
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