Rule R201

R201 *No digging into carpet. Traction devices must not have surface features that could damage the Arena (e.g. metal, sandpaper, hard plastic studs, cleats, hook-loop fasteners or similar attachments). Traction devices include all parts of the Robot that are designed to transmit any propulsive and/or braking forces between the Robot and Field carpet.

Similar Rules

Rule R202

R202 *No exposed sharp edges. Protrusions from the Robot and exposed surfaces on the Robot shall not pose hazards to the Arena elements (including GAME PIECES) or people.

Rule R801

R801 *Only use explicitly permitted pneumatic parts. To satisfy multiple constraints associated with safety, consistency, inspection, and constructive innovation, no pneumatic parts other than those explicitly permitted in this section shall be used on the Robot.

Rule G101

G101 *Dangerous Robots: not allowed. Robots whose operation or design is dangerous or unsafe are not permitted.

Rule G301

G301 Be careful what you interact with. Robots and Operator Consoles are prohibited from the following actions with regards to interaction with Arena elements. Items A-D exclude GAME PIECES.