
27-03-2010, 22:28
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AKA: Pinecone
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Join Date: Dec 2008
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Re: Ball posession: Roller (ball magnet) or vacuum?
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Originally Posted by Ether
The ball can only penetrate the vertical plane of the frame perimeter by 3 inches (Rule G46), and no part of the robot may extend beyond the frame perimeter for more than 2 seconds (Rule G30). It's hard to visualize a "claw" that could grasp the 3 inches of the ball that is inside the frame perimeter... unless the "claw" has powered rollers or a vacuum or some adhesive.
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It's certainly possible for a claw to grip a ball without grabbing more than 50% around a ball. http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/photos/29535
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