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R106      ROBOTS can’t choke up on chain. ROBOTS may not have MECHANISMS (or a combination of MECHANSIMS) designed to reduce the working length of the STAGE chain.

For additional information, see G416. For an example of a design that violates this rule, see Figure 7‑6.

Similar Rules

Rule G416
G416      Don’t choke up on the chain. A ROBOT may not reduce the working length of chain. Incidental actions such as minor twisting due to ROBOT imbalance or ROBOT-to-ROBOT interaction are not considered violations of this rule.
Rule I106
I106        *ROBOTS are off for inspection (mostly). For the safety of all those involved, ROBOTS, must be presented for inspection with the ROBOT powered off, pneumatics unpressurized, and springs or other stored energy devices in their lowest potential energy states (e.g. battery removed).
Rule R105
R105      ROBOT extension limit. ROBOTS may not extend more than 12 in. (~30 cm) beyond their FRAME PERIMETER.
Rule G406
G406      *ROBOTS: use GAME PIECES as directed. A ROBOT may not deliberately use a GAME PIECE in an attempt to ease or amplify a challenge associated with a FIELD element.
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