G<38> Signal To Pass Rule

[mluckham]

We are chuckling about the 'Gentle Bump' signal also ... but after looking high and low for a rule using that wording, there is no corresponding rule that says the bumpee has to pay any attention to the signal!

[EricH]

Originally Posted by mluckham

We are chuckling about the 'Gentle Bump' signal also ... but after looking high and low for a rule using that wording, there is no corresponding rule that says the bumpee has to pay any attention to the signal!

Well--They don't have to, but it'll cost them after 6 seconds.

Originally Posted by Section 7.3.5.2 Robot Actions

<G41> Permitting To Pass - When a ROBOT has received a signal to pass (see Rule <G38>), or when the REFEREE signals that a ROBOT is pinning an opponent in place, the ROBOT
shall have 6 seconds to move out of the way and create a “passing lane” to allow the opposing ROBOT through. ROBOTS that fail to do so within 6 seconds after the “signal to pass” shall receive a PENALTY. Repeated infractions will result in a YELLOW CARD being issued to the ROBOT.

There is the rule you couldn't find.

[Arefin Bari]

You will have robots flying everywhere to get through the laps as many times as possible. I am assuming that a robot can get hit at 16 fps (not intentionally). Make your robot robust.