magnetic switches on robot

[Alan Anderson]

My opinion is that a magnetic switch does not count as a limit switch.

I am neither a member of the Game Design Committee nor a robot inspector. My opinion is not authoritative.

[Al Skierkiewicz]

Carroll,
Magnetically operated reed switches are frequently used as non-contact limit switches in some applications. Barring a statement from the GDC, I would expect them to be legal. However, depending on the use, and considering the steel post, they may not be as reliable as you would hope.