Will we see a wall robot?

[B-RoB]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtUw_cJ0gCs is what I have been able to find.

[racesick222]

Originally Posted by B-RoB

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtUw_cJ0gCs is what I have been able to find.

Thanks for the video. I can't watch it now because I'm at robotics and the school blocked youtube, yeah I know ridiculous. Thanks anyway

[mwtidd]

great strategy for a younger team!
I wonder if they can pull the wings back up, it would be nice to play defense for most the match and then go deploy the minibot. also i'm curious to see if they play defense on a minibot tower too.

[Vikesrock]

Originally Posted by lineskier

great strategy for a younger team!
I wonder if they can pull the wings back up, it would be nice to play defense for most the match and then go deploy the minibot. also i'm curious to see if they play defense on a minibot tower too.

According to other/pictures/videos/descriptions the wings are attached to pneumatic cylinders so they can be deployed and lifted.

[MattC9]

If they get mini-bot deployment up and running, they might be the first rookies to see Einstein since 1902.
my .02$

[AmoryG]

Originally Posted by MattC9

If they get mini-bot deployment up and running, they might be the first rookies to see Einstein since 1902.
my .02$

Actually, 3138 and 3357 made it to Einstein in 2010 and 2753 made it to Einstein in 2009. All of those teams were rookies when they won their divisions.

[Taylor]

It's doubtful we'll see a wallbot.

Originally Posted by Game Manual <R02>

ROBOT parts shall not be made from hazardous materials, be unsafe, or cause an unsafe condition. Items specifically prohibited from use on the ROBOT include (but are not limited to):
A. Shields, curtains, or any other devices or materials designed or used to obstruct or limit the vision of any DRIVERS and/or COACHES and/or interfere with their ability to safely control their ROBOT

[AmoryG]

Originally Posted by Taylor

It's doubtful we'll see a wallbot.

If you call 3553's robot a wall, then a wall wouldn't necessarily violate this rule. If you watch the youtube video above then you can see that their "wall" is not high enough to obstruct anyone's vision.

[Taylor]

Originally Posted by AmoryG

If you call 3553's robot a wall ...

I'd be inclined to call it more of a speedbump.

Seriously, it is a very cool design; I hope they are well utilized in eliminations.

[IFB662]

There is a wall bot so to say out here in kansas city. they are a rookie team sadly we have only played about 15 practice matches here so i never saw them play a match.

[Alpha Beta]

Originally Posted by IFB662

There is a wall bot so to say out here in kansas city. they are a rookie team sadly we have only played about 15 practice matches here so i never saw them play a match.

UpNext, Team 3528. They can be seen on YouTube here.

[Akash Rastogi]

Originally Posted by Alpha Beta

UpNext, Team 3528. They can be seen on YouTube here.

Hehe, this design with mecanums has it's pros and cons. Too many cons for my taste though.

[mwtidd]

Originally Posted by Taylor

It's doubtful we'll see a wallbot.

This is also regarding the view, if you used a net, I think it would still be legal, so long as it didn't obstruct the view.

[Akash Rastogi]

Funny, I just consider us a nuisance

[rcmolloy]

Akash,

I'd never pick you. <3