Thread: Penalties for a part falling off of robot?
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Re: Penalties for a part falling off of robot?
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Originally Posted by David Brinza View Post
I don't believe the GDC intended <G41> or <R16> to apply to cases where mechanical or structural failures have occurred in robots. (We'll need to see the answer in FIRST Q&A to get this resolved).
Don't forget G30. We got called on that once (lost us the semis too), and we got a warning about it once or twice (unrelated issue). If any part of the robot, including decorative panels breaks the frame perimeter illegally, I promise you that it is most definitely counted
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