New Defensive Strategy?

[Al Skierkiewicz]

Peter,
From 2006 "The Game"
<G22> Intentional ROBOT - ROBOT Interaction - Strategies aimed solely at the destruction, damage, tipping
over, or entanglement of ROBOTs are not in the spirit of the FIRST Robotics Competition and are not
allowed.

However, in many cases, robots are capable of tipping someone but refrain from doing so. If an aggressor drives against one of these types of robots and the robot stops moving but the aggressor tips over as a result, it is the fault of the aggressor.

To remind those on the fringe, an arm of the type you describe makes a wonderful fulcrum and would allow most robots on the field to simply push against your arm when extended. If it is as long as you suggest, the advantage lies with your opponent and it is possible for them to spin you around or otherwise disable your strategy. Correctly carried out, an opponent can simply lift your robot off it's wheels and prevent any action on your part.