Robot expansion

[henrynoise]

In Over Under, can we expand the robot?

[andromedagalactic4]

The answer is in the game manual, but I shall answer your question.

Starting with: 18” by 18” by 18”

Afterwards: vertical=18”, horizontal=36”, height=no limit

[innovativelua]

“Robots may expand, but no horizontal dimension may exceed 36” (914.4 mm) at any point during the Match.”

[thedudeJose]

yes, but only up to 36in. if you want more info you can read the manual

[SteveTheSteve1400]

Read the manual next time, but yes

36 inches horizontally, no vertical height limit.

[evasnphysics]

I have not seen this posted yet, but be careful how you interpret the expansion limit.

As it is written, a full size robot cannot expand out a full 18" as some horizontal dimension would now exceed 36". The rule specifically uses the language “no horizontal dimension may exceed 36.” It does not make the legal size a rectangular 36"x18"x18" volume.

Maybe this will help visualize it.

[SCFarrell]

This post seems to be the definitive explanation on the matter.

Clarification on <SG2>

Also tagging @kmmohn. That’s not what the rule says. Let’s take a look at the rule again: Once the Match begins, Robots may expand, but no horizontal dimension can exceed 36” (914.4 mm) at any point during the Match. There is no mention of a circle in this definition, because the expansion limit is not (necessarily) a circle. For example, let’s think of a simple shape, say a triangle with sides of length 36", that does not violate this rule but would not fit into a 36" diameter circle. Her…

[evasnphysics]

That does indeed seem to cover it. I added the circle to my diagram at the last second and didn’t think it through enough… good catch.