Bumpers again...

[MrForbes]

Originally Posted by DB_UPS

Do bumpers count in the 72 x 72 (<R12>) rule?

The bumpers are included as part of the robot, and must fit in the 72 x 72 virtual box, this question has been answered in the Q&A

http://forums.usfirst.org/showthread.php?t=1476

[DB_UPS]

Thanks

[vic burg]

Originally Posted by squirrel

The bumpers are included as part of the robot, and must fit in the 72 x 72 virtual box, this question has been answered in the Q&A

http://forums.usfirst.org/showthread.php?t=1476

I read the Q&A but, I'm still a bit confused. So, you're saying that it is completely unlike last year, where when we weighed in and measured up, we took the bumpers off. This year they have to stay on, correct?

[MrForbes]

When the inspectors measure the robot to fit in the 28" x 38" box, the bumpers are off.

When the robot is on the field, the virtual 72" x 72" box surrounds the complete robot, with bumpers, and the robot is not supposed to go outside the virtual box.

Last year there was a smaller size limit, 60" x 60", to which the robot could expand at the start of the game.

Nothing has changed....except the size of the virtual box is larger, by one foot in each direction.

[vic burg]

Oh, okay.
That makes sense now!
Thanks, Jim... err... Squirrel..... err....Mr. Forbes!
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