YMTC - Flopper? in the ZONE?

[EricH]

Flopper robot-- A robot that starts out in the box, but their auto mode consists of falling down and doing whatever. Example: Team 71 in 2002. The way this class of robots works is: they stand their robot on end to get it in the box, and the wheels are on one side. In the first few seconds, something trips and the robot falls onto its wheels (assuming it works right). The robot then does what it is supposed to do.

[opnickc]

Well, when the HOTBOT is in it's starting position, the 'whiskers' are resting on the floor within the box.

So, they are not only part of the initial starting envelope, but the part that rests on the floor, so they are legal.

[Rombus]

i figured they meant flopper robots
but i still don't see where the "advantage" is? How is a declared 28X38 box on the robot different than a robot in the 28x38 size box by default?

[Jack Jones]

Originally Posted by Rombus

i figured they meant flopper robots
but i still don't see where the "advantage" is? How is a declared 28X38 box on the robot different than a robot in the 28x38 size box by default?

Because floppers are entitled to declare their own footprint, while all others are not. They alone can declare themselves into the loading zone.

[opnickc]

Originally Posted by Jack Jones

Because floppers are entitled to declare their own footprint, while all others are not. They alone can declare themselves into the loading zone.

Excellent diagram, explains it perfectly.