What types of sensors can we use in competition?

Hello again, I’m from team #8276, I wanted to know which sensors we could use in the competition, and what their limitations are.

You can use any sensor that cost less than $600. The WPILib docs has a good overview on different sensors useful in FRC.

There are limitations on the type of laser you can use, if you are using a sensor that IS a laser.

The Garmin time of flight / distance sensor is an example of a laser that is legal.

The Deathstar™ is an example of a laser that is not.

Most sensors are NOT lasers. A sensor will list what class laser it is if it is a laser.

There is no limitation on sensors like ultrasonic, IR / retro reflective / beam break, etc.

Good point, usual caveats about safety apply; following other rules apply.

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