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Originally Posted by Richard Wallace
An official answer to this would be helpful.
One interpretation would be that a BUMPER (see Glossary) is "a protective assembly designed to attach to the exterior of the ROBOT and constructed as specified in Section 4 (4.7 BUMPER Rules)." A protective assembly that has become detached from the robot's structure/frame no longer satisfies R26, and therefore no longer fits the definition of a BUMPER. |
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Originally Posted by rules
R26 BUMPERS must be supported by the structure/frame of the ROBOT (see Figure 4-9). To be considered supported, a minimum of ½ in. at each end of the BUMPER must be backed by the FRAME PERIMETER. Additionally, any gap between the backing material and the frame: A. must not be greater than ¼” deep, or B. not more than 8 in. wide
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Interesting interpretation of R26. I see your point as the detached part is no longer supported by the structure/frame.
Reading it that way, I agree with your interpretation and reverse my original opinion: The scale would count.
I agree that an official answer is needed here.