[Ryan Foley]

Travis, I like the idea. While Efoote868's clear cover idea sounds good, I think that as long as teams can still put their team number on the outside of the bumper, then I like that idea too.

However, I agree with Jeff, the rotating light from 2003 and before has been the most visible form of alliance indication, as well as robot status indication. With recent years, we have two systems, the flag, and some sort of indicator light. Sure the rotating lights were big and bulky, but I saw them as one of the hardest design challenges with those years.

Back on topic, while I like the bumper idea a lot, visibility may be an issue since they are so low to the ground, and in a bot pile up, won't be easily seen. Could be interesting for referees with the robot interaction calls.