YMTC: Ramp Trouble

[Kims Robot]

Originally Posted by ZZII 527

This situation happened once at the Boston Regional...a ramp leg collapsed after the buzzer but before measurement. I couldn't tell for sure if it was disturbed by anyone or if it fell on its own. However, I believe the leg was put back into place by the ref, and then a measurement was taken. This seems odd to me. Can anyone confirm or deny this?

Yes, the rule that someone stated to me was that it has to hold for 10 seconds, the one in Boston held for at least that long (the refs were talking when it fell - I dont think they were near it from what I remember), so they decided to count it.

So if the ramps fell prior to 10 seconds, they wouldnt count, otherwise its a tie.

[ChrisMcK2186]

Plain and simply, the team whose ramps failed looses 38-8. They couldn't hold their own. If it was height when power was cut, hovercraft style bots might have been used to gain atleast four.

I figure the rule to be the bots being supported,unpowered, for as long as needed to get the measurement. final is 38-8.

Chris

[Brandon Holley]

Originally Posted by Kims Robot

Yes, the rule that someone stated to me was that it has to hold for 10 seconds, the one in Boston held for at least that long (the refs were talking when it fell - I dont think they were near it from what I remember), so they decided to count it.

So if the ramps fell prior to 10 seconds, they wouldnt count, otherwise its a tie.

I do not recall seeing a specific rule specifiying 10 seconds...

I believe Daniel got this right...the refs disturbed the ramp and the robot tipped over...they tipped it back up and measured it from there. I believe it was RAGE.