items/devices/mechanisms hanging from robot
 

Team #1566 is wondering what exact specifications there are for having items hanging down from the robot. Is there a certain length it can be above the ground? Or is it basically if it fits under the robot it works.

Thanks,

Mitch Guzman

Re: items/devices/mechanisms hanging from robot
 

Don't let anything hang down so far that you get metal-to-carpet contact. That's about it.

Along with complying with all the rules about BUMPER PERIMETER, FRAME PERIMETER, etc.

Re: items/devices/mechanisms hanging from robot
 

Im working with a rookie team an I'm wondering if hanging a chain for defense that is not touching the carpet except at the bump is within the rules

Re: items/devices/mechanisms hanging from robot
 

I believe that hanging chains/strings/etc constitutes an entanglement hazard as defined in Section 8 <R06> of the game manual.

Re: items/devices/mechanisms hanging from robot
 

Diana,
This is a risky idea on many levels. Objects extending outside the frame for more than two seconds, metal to carpet contact, entanglement, etc. Students need to look over the rules several times before they begin to see them as a sum of parts. Your first stumbling block will be your first practice match when the refs disable you for one of the above rule infractions.

Re: items/devices/mechanisms hanging from robot
 

Hanging a chain for defense? I simply cannot imagine how this might work. Enlighten me?

Here is what i believe is the relevant rule.