Additional Clarification R16

[FRC171]

With the 80" horizontal dimensions, will this be measured in the absolute worst case scenario or in operation scenario.

For example if we have a double jointed arm that are both 48" long. When both joints are parallel with the floor you will be at least 96" and will break the dimensions. If we prevent this with potentiometers, angles, and some programming that we are never outside this dimension during driver operation (match play) are we still fine?

[GDC]

Robots may be constructed such that it is physically possible to assume a configuration that would violate Rule <R16>. But if the Robot does not actually assume this configuration during the Match, then there is no violation.