Examples of items that will violate this rule include (but are not limited to):

A.      shields, curtains, or any other devices or materials designed or used to obstruct or limit the vision of any DRIVE TEAM members and/or interfere with their ability to safely control their ROBOT,

B.      speakers, sirens, air horns, or other audio devices that generate sound at a level sufficient to be a distraction,

C.      any devices or decorations specifically intended to jam or interfere with the remote sensing capabilities of another ROBOT, including vision systems, acoustic range finders, sonars, infrared proximity detectors, etc. (e.g. including imagery on your ROBOT that utilizes or closely mimics 36h11 AprilTags),

D.      exposed lasers other than Class I,

E.      flammable gasses,

F.      any device intended to produce flames or pyrotechnics,

G.     hydraulic fluids or hydraulic items,

H.     switches or contacts containing liquid mercury,

I.        circuitry used to create voltages in excess of 24 Volts,

J.      any ballast not secured sufficiently, including loose ballast e.g. sand, ball bearings, etc., such that it may become loose during a MATCH,

K.      exposed, untreated hazardous materials (e.g. lead weights) used on the ROBOT. These materials may be permitted if painted, encapsulated, or otherwise sealed to prevent contact. These materials may not be machined in any way at an event.

L.      tire sealant, and

M.    high intensity light sources used on the ROBOT (e.g. super bright LED sources marketed as ‘military grade’ or ‘self-defense’) may only be illuminated for a brief time while targeting and may need to be shrouded to prevent any exposure to participants. Complaints about the use of such light sources will be followed by re-inspection and possible disablement of the device.