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R201       *No digging into carpet. Traction devices must not have surface features that could damage the ARENA (e.g. metal, sandpaper, inflexible 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 SCORING ELEMENTS) 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 R108
R108       ROBOT extension floor interaction ROBOT extensions may not interact with the carpet, BUMPS, or TOWER BASE such that the BUMPERS are lifted out of the BUMPER ZONE (see R405).
Rule R205
R205       *Don’t contaminate the FIELD. Liquids, gels, greases and fine particles must not contaminate the FIELD or other ROBOTS.