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Re: bumper rule

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Originally Posted by Idan View Post
Its a fact that at least 2/3 of the robot perimeter must be protected by bumpers. But is the space taken by the trailer hitch included in the perimeter of the robot that needs to be covered?
No. Q&A has clarified this. I think it's made it into the manual, but wasn't able to find it in Rev C.

The trailer hitch is NOT included in bumper coverage. It is in the remaining 1/3.

http://forums.usfirst.org/showthread.php?t=11224
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