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Originally posted by SouthBronx
they r really strict when it comes to carpet so make sure you don't tear it
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They are situationally strict. If a device of your's is poorly designed (i.e. Metal Arm Hit's Floor) and causes carpet damage from normal forces, you will be penalized. If say, you get tipped over, slide down the ramp and the top of your bot smacks the carpet causing a tear, i doubt you would be penalized, and neither would be who tipped you.
If the damage is YOUR FAULT, via design, you will be penalized when damaging carpet. Test your bot in as many situations as you can (without breaking it) to see if you could possibly damage carpet. If you have the weight to spare, I'd suggest line all metal components that could feasibly hit the ground with a soft rubbery material. If that piece hit's the ground, having a small shock absorber will both help prevent damage and also help prevent breaking a component.