Re: Expandable "Belly"
 

That does answer the question about an expandable "Belly", because the mesh netting would be outside of the robot dimensions. However, if only a game piece is sticking (imagine an open air elevator on the very outer dimension of the robot, where part of the curvature of a game piece extends beyond the robot, but the actual robot is still contained within both the dimensions and the bumper zone.

I would imagine this isn't a violation since it is not technically part of the robot, but it is something worth looking at.

Re: Expandable "Belly"
 

http://forums.usfirst.org/showthread.php?t=11306

If Moon Rocks can exceed the height they should be able to exceed the length and width as well.

Re: Expandable "Belly"
 

yes if any part of the robot at any time expands past the bumper perimeter then it is illegal

Re: Expandable "Belly"
 

I cannot access the game Q+A to copy and quote the response,
but a game piece can extend beyond the dimensions of the robot.

the game pieces are not considered "part of the robot".