The Robonauts 118 - 2012 Video

[Chris]

Awesome robot.

The legality rulings of this will be interesting to follow

The following Q&A seem to apply.

Q. Are the definitions for "Arena structure" and "element of the Arena" the same? If so, are there instances in which a robot "reacting against" an Arena structure might be construed as an instance of a robot grabbing, grasping, grappling, or reacting with an Arena structure of the Arena? FRC0188 2012-02-02
A. Yes. Yes.

Q. Per this rule, would a device that utilizes a passive "appendage" deployed over the center line barrier (bump) to prevent your machine from being moved or twisted when hit (by applying forces to opposing sides of the barrier be considered a violation of this rule? Please elaborate on rule intent. FRC1730 2012-01-11
A. The intent of Rule [G10] is stated in its opening sentence, "Robots may not grab, grasp, grapple, or attach to any Arena structure." While, we cannot comment on the legality of a specific design, holding on to a field element is considered grappling and a violation of Rule [G10]
(Realize this is about bump but the bolded section seems applicable)

Q. Is it permissable for a robot on the bridge to extend a device that can also react off the bottom surface of the bridge provided that device does not grasp the bridge firmly? FRC0180 2012-01-15
A. Rule [G10] does not put a qualifier on how a Robot may legally grasp the Bridge. It simply says it cannot do it.
Again the answer seems applicable.

I just figured i'd post the Q&A to save people the time of looking them up.

Great robot regardless and I Look forward to welcoming you to CT!