Bumper Wall Attachment

[Al Skierkiewicz]

aldaeron,
The test we make when looking at the robot and bumpers involves a determination if the team is shifting robot weight to the bumper attachments. Our guide is the highlighted rule about bumper attachment structure and par J. Although you do not show the frame in your drawing, I am guessing it still exists at the top and bottom of the bumper. I ask in order to insure you have met with par M

M. The entire length of the BUMPER backing must be supported by the structure/frame of the ROBOT (i.e. the backing material must not be in “free space” between or beyond attachment points) (see Figure 8 – 3).

By now most teams are asking "why?" on the entire bumper section. This has been a evolution of rules making by the GDC to protect robots throughout the season. The success of this endeavor was evident in last year's competition and the lack of serious robot damage due to collisions with the field, trailers and other robots. Inspections are more difficult but the effect is better for all.