This would only be able to be done with a PASSIVE mechanism. The balls fall on top of the robot, implying that it falls above the bumper zone.
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<G45> Active BALL control - ROBOTS may not control BALL direction with active MECHANISMS above the BUMPER ZONE. Violation: PENALTY.
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It would depend on the definition of 'active' as to whether or not you could change the direction the ball went in (i.e. is the mechanism passive if it is in place and not moving when the ball hits it?)
Don't get me wrong, this would be a feat worth seeing in person if it could be pulled off. It is exactly like the space elevator concept. While it's not a chokehold strategy it does leave an additional element in place for the opponents to think about. It is also a good strategy for a robot that can also
lift other robots to get two 3-pt suspension bonuses.
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14-01-2010, 21:12
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