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Re: bumpers for interior perimeter

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Originally Posted by Sunshine View Post
I guess we'll just have to agree to disagree until Q&A starts up and answers this question. I believe that they can have the cut out. An open space would not make contact with a vertical wall LOL

I'd have to go back to the archives but I do not see the rule being much different than 2 years ago when when cut outs were permitted.
The rules changed significantly.
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Originally Posted by 2008 Rule <R08>
STANDARD BUMPERS must protect a minimum of 2/3 of the perimeter of the ROBOT within the BUMPER ZONE.
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Originally Posted by 2011 Rule <R07-A>
BUMPERS must provide complete protection of the entire FRAME PERIMETER of the ROBOT (i.e. BUMPERS must wrap entirely around the ROBOT). As part of the 100% coverage, BUMPERS must protect all exterior corners of the FRAME PERIMETER.
See the difference?
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