Thread: Hinged Bumpers
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Re: Hinged Bumpers

Quote:
Originally Posted by R08
STANDARD BUMPERS must be attached to the ROBOT with a bolt-
and-fastener system to form a rigid, robust connection to the
ROBOT structure (i.e. not attached with Velcro!).
I would say if the bumpers are on a moving hinge, they are no longer rigid and therefore do not meet the above requirement in <R08>. That is my opinion, but it would be a good question for the Q&A.

Interesting idea, but I would probably start working with the accelerometer or another way to deploy the touch sensor as a backup in case the Q&A says it is illegal.
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Last edited by The Lucas : 11-01-2008 at 16:30. Reason: backup plan