Catapulting minibot

[Randy Picolet]

Originally Posted by nighterfighter

I still think a small block designed to sling upwards would fit the definition of a MINIBOT. No where in the manual does it state that the MINIBOT must contain electronics, or motors.

And what if our "deployment" is not finished until AFTER we release our surgical tubing/spring?

"DEPLOYMENT – the act of positioning a MINIBOT on a TOWER. DEPLOYMENT starts when the MINIBOT breaks the vertical projection of the TOWER BASE circumference during the END GAME. (Related form, DEPLOY, verb)"

Positioning means locating at a point, not applying force. Once you haver positioned the minibot, it must be autonomous (fully self-controlled) Climbing implies continuous non-sliding contact, as opposed to jumping. sliding. slinging, or flying using a pole as a trajectory constraint/guide.

You probably can use elastic energy stored on the minibot (assuming it passes safety inspection) but I think you will still not be able to just slide along the pole; you need traction of some sort to qualify as climbing IMHO.