R12 - includes bumpers?

[Gary Dillard]

I figured this was important enough to start a new thread rather than add to the other 72 x 72 threads. I posted this in Q&A yesterday so we'll see what the GDC has to say.

Does the R11 exclusion for the bumper dimensions which applies to R07 envelope requirements also apply to the R12 72 x 72 envelope?

If not, be sure you include your bumpers in your calculations of your arm extension allowable length.

I could see them going either way on this - you don't want to penalize teams for using bumpers, but you want to maintain everyone's maximum footprint the same.

[Gary Dillard]

Got the answer from Q&A:

Q. Do the bumper volume exclusions in R11 that apply to the starting envelope in R07 apply to the 72 x 72 maximum envelope in R12 as well?

A. No. The 72 x 72 inch size limits specified in <R12> applies to the entire robot, including any bumpers that may be used.

So, if you're calculating the length of your arm extension, be sure to include the bumpers on the opposite side.