Team Update 1

[Chris is me]

Originally Posted by Vyrotek

The first thing that came to mind when seeing the SCALE verbiage change was that there must be another way to scale above the line without putting weight on the rung. (The change being: full supported by tower > in contact with).

But you seem to believe that lifting your entire bot from the bottom (stilts or whatever) violates the bumper rules (even if the wheels go up). Is that correct?

That leaves me puzzled as to what other legal options exist to raise your bot above the goal line that aren't supported by the tower.

Yes, the update is completely unambiguous. You can't raise your bumpers up in the air while keeping your robot on the ground, regardless of any other things that you raise up in the air that aren't your bumpers (frame, wheels, etc) without breaking this rule. You'll have to find another way to climb the tower.

A possible intent for them not using "fully supported by" language would be to allow teams to score points even if, for example, they were parked on top of another robot. (Not saying that's a good idea)