just wondering..(sensors)

[JasonStern]

using the rules of this years game as who know what rules we will have for 04, what type of communication /sensors do you think is ok? FIRST says no wireless communication is allowed, but let you use some items. I mean, you can use optical sensors to get information about your environment. those obviously do not operate with wires. instead they are using readily available information and processing it. I'm assuming that the reason they are ok is because they are a passive devices? so would other passive devices be allowed? theoretically, if gps would reach inside a building and you could make a receiver for under 200, could you use it? you aren't generating any signals, mearly reading those that already exist. the reason im wondering is because i have a great idea for next year, but it is highly involved and complex. in order to do it, i would need to start researching general info so my team and I would be ready by build season. However, if it would not be legal, I dont want to waste everyones time!

Let me know what you think,

Jason