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Re: Has anyone ever used a Computer Mouse to locate themselves on the field
This idea has been thrown around for years, in FIRST and elsewhere. I don't think anyone has really solved the problem of carpet providing a poor surface for taking measurements. I believe there were a few optical mouse systems in 2009, when the fibreglass panels were being used as a floor surface.

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Originally Posted by DonRotolo View Post
(Laser mice don't actually use lasers. And in 2011 "lasers" were not allowed. FWIW.)
There are actually a few optical mice that use real lasers.

The laser rules have been a bit of a mess in the past, but the general trend has been to prohibit them if exposed. ("Exposed" is ambiguous—exposed to what, when, and on purpose?)