Clarification for Bumpers?

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See Q766

Originally Posted by Q&A, Q766

• Q. Our chassis is 6" from the ground at its highest point. Are we allowed to make our bumpers so that they start 6" above the ground and end 11" above the ground? They would start at the top of the chassis.
• A. There is no rule that requires the BUMPERS to be backed by the "chassis", however they do have to be backed by non-BUMPER ROBOT elements (which constitute the FRAME PERIMETER). Please note that per R26: "BUMPERS must be supported by the structure/frame of the ROBOT (see Figure 4-9). To be considered supported, a minimum of ½ in. at each end of the BUMPER must be backed by the FRAME PERIMETER." and that per R21-G they "must attach to the FRAME PERIMETER of the ROBOT with a rigid fastening system to form a tight, robust connection to the main structure/frame" (emphasis added).