Once again we have a misunderstanding of the words used in the Manual. First we have the definition:
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Originally Posted by Manual 8.2
BUMPERS – Bumper assemblies designed to attach to the exterior of the ROBOT within the BUMPER ZONE, and constructed as specified in Rule <R08>. BUMPERS are excluded from the weight and volume calculations specified in Rule <R11>.
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And then this:
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Originally Posted by <R08>
P. BUMPERS must be mounted to the ROBOT within the BUMPER ZONE, and must remain there. The BUMPERS must not be articulated or designed to move outside of the BUMPER ZONE.
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(emphasis mine in all cases)
While the first bolded parts could be read as requiring only the mounting point to be inside the bumper zone, the underlined bold parts specifically say the bumpers themselves must always remain inside the bumper zone. So with a 5" wide bumper, you've got an inch of slop to make sure it stays between 1 and 7 inches from the floor.