grappling hook

[the man]

Originally Posted by lbarger

You could be penalized if the hook causes damage upon hitting the floor, bump or other field element.

Hey if it weights that much im more concerned at what it would to if it hit my robot.

[IndySam]

You would also have to avoid the ball return rails. Might be hard to do.

[Jones571]

Originally Posted by the man

Hey if it weights that much im more concerned at what it would to if it hit my robot.

Which would also bring up entanglement issues.

[the man]

Originally Posted by Jones571

Which would also bring up entanglement issues.

Ya thats a good one i didnt think of that some one riping out my crio with a grappling hook not the way i want to end a mach.

[thatoneguy23]

There is also the issue that it might be considered "unsafe"...

so i don't know if it could be legal.

[big1boom]

The hook may also become a traction device once it hits the ground. Metal on the ground is illegal per <R08>

<R08> ROBOT wheels, tracks, and other parts intended to provide traction on the FIELD may be purchased or fabricated (“traction devices” include all parts of the ROBOT that are designed to transmit any propulsive and/or braking forces between the ROBOT and the FIELD). In no case will traction devices that damage the carpet or other playing surfaces be permitted. Traction devices shall not have surface features such as metal, sandpaper, hard plastic studs, cleats, or other attachments. Anchors (i.e. devices that are deployed/used to keep one’s ROBOT in one place and prevent if from being moved by another ROBOT) shall not use metal in contact with the carpet to “stay put.” Gaining traction by using adhesives or Velcro-like fastener material is not allowed.

[the man]

Originally Posted by big1boom

The hook may also become a traction device once it hits the ground. Metal on the ground is illegal per <R08>

What if its covered in a rubber coating?

[big1boom]

Originally Posted by the man

What if its covered in a rubber coating?

<R05> Exterior or exposed surfaces on the ROBOT shall not present undue hazards to the team members, event staff or GAME PIECES. Reasonable efforts must be taken to remove, mitigate, or shield any sharp edges, pinch points, entanglement hazards, projectiles, extreme visual/audio emitters, etc. from the exterior of the ROBOT. All points and corners that would be commonly expected to contact a Game Piece should have a minimum radius of 0.125 inches to avoid becoming a snag/puncture hazard. All edges that would be commonly expected to contact a Game Piece should have a minimum radius of 0.030 inches. All of these potential hazards will be carefully inspected.

It would appear based on <R05> that any projectile would be illegal, however I would recommend asking Q&A to clarify.