Kinect or no kinect?

[WizenedEE]

Originally Posted by Thundrio

A few members on my team (me included) think that the kinect is unnecessary because as we see it, if you start with two basketballs loaded on the robot, and you start on the key, all you should have to do is point the robot towards a designated hoop during prematch, both shots should be made every time during autonomous.

Would anybody mind telling us why this is a bad idea (if it is)?

TYVM

How long does it take to shoot? You could spend the rest of your time getting the balls from your bridge onto your side, which would be easier with the kinect.