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Re: Question about placement of bumpers

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Originally Posted by R22
BUMPERS must be located entirely within the BUMPER ZONE, which is the volume contained between two virtual horizontal planes, 4 in. above the floorand 12 in. above the floor, in reference to the ROBOT standing normally on a flat floor. BUMPERS do not have to be parallel to the floor.
As the bumpers must be 5" tall, they cannot be placed entirely above an 8" diameter wheel. They can still be well above the axles.

Also, the wheels cannot extend (at initial configuration) beyond the frame perimeter/inside edge of the bumpers. (see R4)
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