

The only markings permitted on the BUMPER fabric cover are the Team number (see R28).Į. The fabric covering the BUMPERS must be a solid Red or Blue in color. The cloth must completely enclose all exterior surfaces of the wood and pool noodle material when the BUMPER is installed on the ROBOT. (multiple layers of cloth and seams are permitted if needed to accommodate R27, provided the cross section in Figure 4-7 is not significantly altered). To assist in applying the fabric covering, soft fasteners may be used to attach the pool noodles to the wood backing, so long as the cross section in Figure 4-7 is not significantly altered (e.g. beyond the end of the plywood (see Figure 4-8). Cushion material may extend up to 2 1⁄2 in. All pool noodles used on a ROBOT must be the same diameter, cross-section, and density (e.g. round, petal, or hex "pool noodles" (solid or hollow) as the BUMPER cushion material (see Figure 4-7). use a stacked pair of approximately 2 1⁄2 in. beyond the FRAME PERIMETER with the exception of minor protrusions such as bolt heads, fastener ends, rivets, etc (Figure 4-5 and Figure 4-7).Ĭ. hard BUMPER parts allowed per R21-A, R21-E, R21-F, and R21-G must not extend more than 1 in. Small clearance pockets and/or access holes in the plywood backing are permitted, as long as they do not significantly affect the structural integrity of the BUMPER.ī. (± 1⁄2 in) tall plywood or solid, robust wood. any ROBOT battery assemblies (as described in R5).īUMPERS must be constructed as follows (see Figure 4-7):Ī. Items made at an Event do not count towards this weight limit.


The WITHHOLDING ALLOWANCE may only be brought into the Venue when the Team initially loads in at the Event.
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With permission from another Team, Teams may also have access to FABRCATED ITEMS that are part of that other Team's WITHOLDING ALLOWANCE to repair and/or upgrade their ROBOT. The WITHHOLDING ALLOWANCE is a static set of items that shall not exceed 30 lbs. At an Event, Teams may have access to a WITHHOLDING ALLOWANCE of FABRICATED ITEMS, not bagged per R15, to be used to repair and/or upgrade their ROBOT.
