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Re: Bumpers

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Originally Posted by MDodge27 View Post
how do we know what bumpers are FIRST certified?
Rule <R08> in The Robot, Section 8 of the 2008 Game Manual has all the proper dimensions for the only legal robot bumpers.

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<R08> Teams are required to use STANDARD BUMPERS on their ROBOTS. Bumpers can
reduce damage to ROBOTS when they contact another ROBOT or field elements.
STANDARD BUMPERS have several advantages, such as being excluded from the
calculation of the ROBOT weight and volume limitations specified in Rule <R11>.
STANDARD BUMPERS must be constructed as described below.

[photo diagrams; read the entire rule for full explanation]
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