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Re: 2nd Most Awaited Q and A Answer?

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Originally Posted by RRLedford View Post
What if our whole robot just expanded in all directions (above the bumpers of course) for 14" beyond its initial size, and we consider this our "frame appendage"? If it is contiguous are we in violation? What if we deploy diagonally at a corner? Can the appendage still only be 14" diagonally from the corner, or (14") X (1.414) -- still within a rectangle going 14" further outward than the frame?

-RRledford
This would clearly violate the following:

[G21] Robots may extend one appendage up to 14 in. beyond a single edge of their frame perimeter at any time.

No need to discuss continuity here. One edge at a time!!!!!