A strategy note: Tipped robots

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A strategy note: Tipped robots

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07-01-2008, 18:05

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Re: A strategy note: Tipped robots

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Originally Posted by GaryVoshol

To add insult to injury, there's probably a penalty for being over 80".

Much like the 72" rule in 2007, I fully expect that if you tip over when you're over 80" tall, you'll be flagged. I also expect that this will be a huge deal at early regionals... scores will be low, and tipped robots will be numerous.

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