Low vs. High robot poll

[Procolsaurus]

Low robots can be taller than the low bar and still go under if they assume a conformation that us low enough while crossing the low bar.
The largest compromise for choosing the low bar is you cannot also have a tall shooter. Tall shooters are much harder to block than short shooters.

[Anthony Galea]

If the results of this poll stand true, expect a return of pool noodle blockers strapped to 3rd robots.

[GreyingJay]

Originally Posted by 3175student17

If the results of this poll stand true, expect a return of pool noodle blockers strapped to 3rd robots.

Peacock robots?

[itsjustjon]

Now, what would be interesting is to have a poll asking what teams are sacrificing in exchange for low bar capabilities.

The low bar is definitely a great strategy, and with a good enough drivetrain, you can get over all of the drivetrain-centric defenses (categories B and D).

My prediction is that a lot of low bar robots will be the 3rd pick at many regionals, and if these bots are able to run boulders to a courtyard shooter bot, then you have a solid team right there.

Can't wait till LA to see what the rookies and the veterans do.

[Dan Petrovic]

Originally Posted by itsjustjon

My prediction is that a lot of low bar robots will be the 3rd pick at many regionals, and if these bots are able to run boulders to a courtyard shooter bot, then you have a solid team right there.

I do believe that almost all winning alliances will have low robots, but I don't believe that it will be that common for a second pick to be relegated to boulder delivery. You may see it at higher profile events like ones in Texas, California, or Michigan, but the rest of the country will likely need all hands on deck in order to get the Breach and Capture bonuses.

[Hgree56]

Originally Posted by Procolsaurus

The largest compromise for choosing the low bar is you cannot also have a tall shooter.

Our team is actually working on a way to over come that. We've had a few designs and CADs passed around that might actually allow us to do both.