Thoughts on whether the size change will be permanent?

[Al Skierkiewicz]

Please note that bumpers are no longer required to be bagged. However, as pointed out above, 28" dimensions have ruled in the past to allow robots to move through standard 32" doors. If the GDC had wanted to make smaller robots, reducing the weight would have helped achieve that in many teams. Not thinking about the 28" max dimension but concentrating on the 112" perimeter might give you a hint.

Oh, while we are on the subject, please do not build to 28 x 28 and expect the frame perimeter to end up less than or equal to 112". Experienced teams will be building at least 1/4" less in every dimension to insure no problems during inspection.