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Originally Posted by Kevin Sevcik
Again, my only question is if it's a 72"x72" box you have to fit in, or if you paste something on your robot that says "72" this way, and 72" that way."
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I expect the inpsection checklist will have a line item corresponding to <R12>. The test will probably be to place the arm or extension so that it is at its maximum reach, then verify that the robot still fits within the 72" wide x 72" deep limit. Of course, passing this test will not ensure that an arm is legal. Safety is always the paramount concern, and <R03> clearly says that an otherwise-legal device on a robot can be disallowed if, in the judgement of the inpsectors or referees, it poses a hazard.
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