pic: Team 79 Teaser #1

[JesseK]

Technically, there are no rules that prevent you from making a structure that is identical to a BUMPER and putting somewhere on your robot other than in the BUMPER ZONE. Though before you get all excited, I'm pretty sure it'd have to be included in the size & weight measurements, and also could not be the first point of contact during an impact. The rules clearly state that it is the intent that a BUMPER be the first contact with a wall or another robot (i.e. in the bumper zone) and that outside of the BUMPER ZONE contact is prohibited...even if it's with another bumper-like mechanism.

To pad the delicate items up top we're using a sturdy lightweight (and replacable) foam. This is for the instances where we hit a wall too hard and the top of the robot tips a bit and smacks into it.

But back to 79's teaser -- not enough info to tell really. It can't be a shooter since those are KOP wheels, and on the same note that wouldn't work as-is for the intake. Whatever it is, we'll see it in Florida