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Re: Penalties for a part falling off of robot?
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Originally Posted by kirtar
Honestly, it's not easy to make an absolute statement about this. As an example, if you drop a single bolt or a nut, I don't know that it should be called. However, if for example (with something that happened to us at Buckeye), the cover of your robot comes off completely or partially, you should at least get a penalty for extending beyond standard configuration. Of course, in the above mentioned case, it also made it so that we weren't elevated because it hung down a lot.
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My thoughts about penalties (which might be different than the referees or GDC) revolve around whether an alliance is gaining an advantage by virtue of the infraction.
If your robot extends beyond the frame perimeter and you are able to block shots or prevent an opponent from maneuvering past you - penalty!
If your robot is damaged, breaks off a wheel and can only drive in circles - no penalty!
If an opponent's robot impacts your robot and causes a part to come off, should this be a penalty? If so, WHO should be penalized?
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