Well, consider R3:
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by R03 B
PLAYING CONFIGURATION horizontal dimensions may never exceed a 54 in. diameter vertical cylinder (see G23)
|
And the definition of PLAYING CONFIGURATION:
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Glossary
PLAYING CONFIGURATION: The physical configuration and orientation of the ROBOT while playing the game (i.e. after the MATCH has started, and the ROBOT has deployed mechanisms, moved away from the starting location, and/or interacted with the field, GAME PIECES, or other ROBOTS). This configuration is dynamic, and may change multiple times during the course of a single MATCH.
|
These lead me to believe that bumpers are included in the 54" (even though G23 doesn't mention bumpers anywhere). And since this specifies the robot's condition during a match, when bumpers are mandatory, I'd guess they're included. Either way, this is a great question for the Q&A