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Originally Posted by Ben Piecuch
Now that we're seeing a LOT of teams posting their ramp designs, I'm a bit concerned about <R34> and how it applies to anything that touches the carpet. For those of you not familiar with the rule, it states that any device which is intended to provide traction for the robot, may not damage the carpet or other playing surfaces. Specifically, it prohibits the use of metal, sandpaper, and velcro.
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We read this rule a few times ... and I'm impressed with your concern since we didn't even consider it.
Our team believes it was written to specifically prohibit 'cleat' type brake systems (such as a carpet stretcher) from being deployed right into the surface of the field. Of course, since they specifically list materials that CAN'T be used, one could read that zirconium ceramic or other composites *could* be used, but I digress.
I'd get a ruling on this one. Baring that, hope your robot has plastic tipped metal deployment ramps.