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The following rules are some general rules relating to the design and operation of the robot. For more information please refer to Document 8: the Robot at usfirst.org ROBOT RULES
A robot must be constructed using FIRST's Kit of Parts and/or other allowed materials.
A robot must not include any components that may pose a threat to anyone around it.
A robot must not be purposely designed to harm other robot.
At the beginning of a match, a robot's dimensions must not exceed 28 inches by 38 inches by 60 inches.
A robot may extend horizontally beyond the 28 inches x 38 inches dimension during a match. However, it cannot exceed the 60 inches height limit any time during the match.
A robot's maximum volume during a match is 60 inches x 60 inches x 60 inches.
A robot's maximum weight, excluding an Exide battery and its bumpers, is 120 lbs.
A robot's bumper assemblies cannot exceed 15 lbs.
Team's information, school, and primary sponsors must be shown on the exterior of the robot.
Team number must be shown on all four sides of a robot.
A robot must carry one of two "colored bicycle flags" to identify its alliance.
All robots must be shipped by February 17, 2009.
Teams may continue working on the robot in the pit at the competition site.
Certain robot's components from previous FIRST Robotics Competitions, such as "motors, pumps, and, robot controllers", cannot be used for this year's competition.
"MECHANISMS" from previous FIRST Robotics Competitions may NOT be used.
A team may bring up to 25 lbs of "FABRICATED ITEMS" to the competition site to work on the robot.
A robot may not be purposely designed to damage other robots, interfere with the "vision system", or destroy the playing field.
A robot may use bumpers to reduce damage in collision.
A robot may use additional parts/components as long as they follow the robot rules.
Non-Kit items may not exceed a total cost of $3,500.00. "Individual COTS electronic component" cannot exceed $200.00. "Individual non-electronic item" cannot exceed $400.00.
A robot must be controlled by "Innovation First 2009 Robot Control System".
Decoration on the robot must not cause the robot to exceed its weight or size.
A robot must be re-inspected if there are changes after inspection.
Electrical energy derived from the onboard 12V and 7.2V batteries
Compressed air stored in the pneumatic system, stored at a maximum pressure of 120 PSI in no more than four Clippard Instruments tanks.
Extraneous lengths of pneumatic tubing hall not be used to increase the storage capacity of the air storage system.
A change in the altitude of the ROBOT center of gravity.
Storage achieved by deformation of ROBOT parts. Teams must be very careful when incorporating springs or other items to store energy on their ROBOT by means of part or material deformation. A ROBOT may be rejected at inspection if, in the judgment of the inspector, such items are unsafe.
ROBOT parts shall not be made from hazardous materials, be unsafe, or cause an unsafe condition. Items specifically PROHIBITED from use on the ROBOT include:
Shields, curtains, or any other devices or materials designed or used to obstruct or limit the vision of any DRIVERS and/or COACHES and/or interfere their ability to safely control their ROBOT.
Speakers, sirens, air horns, or other audio devices that generate sound at a level sufficient to be a distraction or hindrance affecting the outcome of a match
Any devices or decorations specifically intended to jam or interfere with the remote sensing capabilities (including vision systems, acoustic range finders, sonars, infra-red proximity detectors, etc.) of another robot (i.e. changing ROBOT color to confuse opponent’s visionsystem)
Lasers of any type
Flammable gasses
Materials that off-gas noxious or toxic gasses
Materials that produce hazardous inhalable particles
Caustic chemicals
Hydraulic fluids or hydraulic components |
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