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Unread 09-01-2011, 01:29
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Re: Catapulting minibot

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input on the legality of it or the minimum requirements of a mini-bot (i.e. a brain, batteries, motors, ect.) would be greatly appreciated.
"MINIBOT – an autonomous vehicle designed and built to perform specific tasks when competing in the 2011 competition LogoMotion. The MINIBOT must obviously follow a design approach intended to play the 2011 FRC END GAME and must be compliant with all MINIBOT rules defined in Section 3.4.14. [sic s/b 4.3.14]"

An "autonomous vehicle", not a projectile/wind-up toy. Build a TETRIX robot, or don't bother... My take

Also I and others said in other threads, the autonomous requirement kicks in as soon as the minibot is deployed (positioned) on the tower/pole. And, its a climbing race. The Host cannot impart momentum without violating autonomy or the definition of climbing.

Last edited by Randy Picolet : 09-01-2011 at 01:32.