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Re: Best Bumper Rules EVER!

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Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz View Post
The small committee consisted of experienced team members, rookies and inspectors led and coordinated by First staff. We made a suggested list of items for GDC review and approval. So thanks to the GDC and First staff for taking action on the list provided.
Did you have any input on the new robot size rule? While I didn't have a problem with the old 28"x38" rule, I can see a certain elegance in having a perimeter based rule.

I wonder if the perimeter was reduced slightly to ensure that no one accidentally built a robot too big to fit through a standard door? Or perhaps just to give teams a reason to do a bit of redesign on previous years' and off-season drive trains? I like it when long-established rules are tweaked slightly... it is a very practical reminder that just because something was a rule for over a decade doesn't mean it will be a rule in future years!

Anyway, the bumper changes are great. I still have to read the rest of the rule book, though... now I'll be looking for other clever changes!

Jason

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