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Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz
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.
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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