Robot Size- R11 vs. Inspection Checklist

[Toby314]

R11 clearly states the starting size- 28"x38"x60" and 120 lbs. Same as prior years. When I look at the 2008 competition inspection checklist, it lists "Robot Class"- (1=4' + 120lbs, 2= 5' + 110lbs, 3+6" = 100lbs). Item #1 on the checklist refers to "class height".

I don't see any reference to "robot class" or "class height" anywhere in the manual. Did I miss something??? All of the rules referenced for item #1 don't indicate a range of heights and weights.

[Mike Schreiber]

perhaps reusing last years was a mistake lol

[Ricky Q.]

Most likely a mistake, I'd stick to the Rules in Secion 8 for now.

[cardinalman86]

I guess housekeeping missed a few spots.

[Russ Beavis]

I guess you could say that housekeeping did indeed miss a spot. The concept of various weight/size classes was present in earlier pre-kickoff revs of the 2008 Robot Rules but was removed relatively recently. I didn't notice the error until this thread.

Thanks for pointing this out! I'll get this into an update ASAP.

For future reference, PLEASE consider the latest version of Section 8 to be the governing document in addition to GDC rulings on the forums. I'll do my best to ensure that the inspection documents accurately reflect the latest and greatest.

Russ Beavis
Chief Inspector