Answered: Clarification on <G11> and Partners

[Ephemeral_Being]

a. Robots which have expanded horizontally in an effort to obstruct the field will undergo even more scrutiny under <G11>, and will not be protected under <G11>. e.g. If you choose to undertake this type of strategy, your robot should be built to withstand vigorous interaction. i. Furthermore, teams that undertake this type of obstructive strategy would not be protected by <SG3>. e.g. There is no penalty for pinning a “wall-bot”

The rule we have quoted refers specifically to actions taken against wallbots, and we fully understand how it is intended to be used. We have two hypothetical situations regarding partners and <G11>, though, and how referees are supposed to make calls.

Firstly, in the following situation

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The blue robot is pinning the red wallbot, which is indirectly pinning Red Robot 1. Would the blue robot be considered to be pinning Red Robot 1, or does the lack of protection carry over?

Secondly, in the following situation

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The blue robot is pushing the red wallbot such that the other red robot is “restricted … into a small, confined area of the field, approximately the size of one foam field tile or less” and, because it is preventing the wallbot from moving, “has not provided an avenue for escape.” Would the blue robot be considered to be trapping the red robot?

[Karthik]

@Ephemeral_Being

The blue robot is pinning the red wallbot, which is indirectly pinning Red Robot 1. Would the blue robot be considered to be pinning Red Robot 1, or does the lack of protection carry over?

The Blue Robot would not be considered pinning Red Robot 1, as Red Robot 1’s movement is being restricted by its own partner.

@Ephemeral_Being

The blue robot is pushing the red wallbot such that the other red robot is “restricted … into a small, confined area of the field, approximately the size of one foam field tile or less” and, because it is preventing the wallbot from moving, “has not provided an avenue for escape.” Would the blue robot be considered to be trapping the red robot?

The Blue Robot would not be considered trapping Red Robot 1, as Red Robot 1 is being confined by its own partner.

Generally speaking, if you build a Wallbot, you are responsible for all the space you take up, and any “traffic jams” you cause.

[Ephemeral_Being]

@Karthik

The Blue Robot would not be considered pinning Red Robot 1, as Red Robot 1’s movement is being restricted by its own partner.

The Blue Robot would not be considered trapping Red Robot 1, as Red Robot 1 is being confined by its own partner.

Generally speaking, if you build a Wallbot, you are responsible for all the space you take up, and any “traffic jams” you cause.

I figured. Thanks anyway.

[Karthik]

@Ephemeral_Being

I figured. Thanks anyway.

You’re welcome.