54" perimeter clarification

[WarehouseCrew]

In the past year’s rules, an appendage could only protrude from the frame perimeter a given distance.

As I understand the rules this year, after the match starts a robot’s appendage (eg. frisbee gathering device, hooks for climbing the tower, etc.) can extend and remain outside the frame perimeter as long as everything (robot, bumpers and appendages) remains in the 54" cylinder.

Is this a correct interpretation of the rule?

[thefro526]

@Manual

G23
While not in contact with the PYRAMID, a ROBOT’S horizontal dimensions may never exceed a 54 in. diameter vertical cylinder.

Violation: FOUL. If continuous or repeated violations, TECHNICAL FOUL.

@Blue Box Under G23

In other words, a ROBOT must always fit inside a cylinder with a diameter of 54 in. This method for restricting ROBOT size requires extra diligence if a ROBOT’S geometric center shifts as various appendages are extended and retracted.

So your interpretation is right. As long as the robot always fits inside of a 54" cylinder, you’ll be fine.

[WarehouseCrew]

Thanks. We don’t want to be surprised at the Regional by discovering another section in the rules we somehow missed.

[CoachSally]

Does the 54" refer to just the frame or does this include the width of the bumpers? In Rule 4.1.1.3 R03, it states that the PLAYING CONFIGURATION horizontal dimensions may not exceed 54" By definition, the PLAYING CONFIGURATION refers to the robot’s dimensions while in play which would include the bumpers.

[Gregor]

@CoachSally

By definition, the PLAYING CONFIGURATION refers to the robot’s dimensions while in play which would include the bumpers.

Correct.