Wheels contacting the ground

[SenorZ]

I was wondering if it is OK to have the wheels of the robot not contacting the ground.
In a game where both means of scoring rely on good, reliable positioning it might be advantageous to lift the robot onto braces, so it can't be knocked around, or slide.
Can't find any rules against it, so long as it does not damage the arena, or require insane power sources.

[MrBasse]

[R06] Traction devices may not have surface features such as metal, sandpaper, hard plastic studs, cleats, or other attachments. Traction devices include all parts of the Robot that are designed to transmit any propulsive and/or braking forces between the Robot and the Court.


Looks okay to me, as long as you don't use any of the above prohibited items...

[Ninja_Bait]

That rule is in place to prevent carpet damage. One year, there was a robot that used file cards as feet and also shredded carpet. That no longer happens.

If your idea doesn't do that, it should be okay.

[nighterfighter]

Originally Posted by Ninja_Bait

That rule is in place to prevent carpet damage. One year, there was a robot that used file cards as feet and also shredded carpet. That no longer happens.

If your idea doesn't do that, it should be okay.

But since the key is HDPE, not carpet....