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<DIV>John,</DIV>
<DIV> Some answers to your questions.</DIV>
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<DIV>Q: Does the robot have to stay within its size limits all during the run,
or can it grow beyond the limits after it starts moving?</DIV>
<DIV>A: Current rules says the robot must stay within its size limits all during
the run. The current size/wt limits are 48”x 48”x 48” and 50 lbs. That is
a good size robot.</DIV>
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<DIV>Q: Can the robot send out scouts during its run?</DIV>
<DIV>A: Current rules says “The robot may not split into multiple parts but it
may change shape as long as all parts stay connected and within the 48x48x48
envelope”. </DIV>
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<DIV>Q: Does the robot have to stay on the ground?</DIV>
<DIV>A: Yes. I think this is a rule that will not change due to the possible
liability. However a possible rule change would be to extend the 48” height
limit, allowing taller masts.</DIV>
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<DIV>If you wish to pursue a unique method of accomplishing the contest’s
objectives, talk to us. Rules can be changed. We are all into this for the fun
of it. We love to see innovation. </DIV>
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<DIV>BTW, here is a link to the existing rules (<A
title=https://dprgblog.files.wordpress.com/2015/07/robocolumbusplus_v1_02-20150726.pdf
href="https://dprgblog.files.wordpress.com/2015/07/robocolumbusplus_v1_02-20150726.pdf">https://dprgblog.files.wordpress.com/2015/07/robocolumbusplus_v1_02-20150726.pdf</A>).</DIV>
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<DIV>Regards,</DIV>
<DIV>Doug P.</DIV>
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<DIV style="font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A title=swindle@compuserve.com>John
Swindle</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Monday, December 5, 2016 6:14 PM</DIV>
<DIV><B>To:</B> <A title=dprglist@lists.dprg.org>dprglist@lists.dprg.org</A>
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<DIV><B>Subject:</B> [Dprglist] RoboColumbus rules question</DIV></DIV></DIV>
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face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Folks:</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV>I admit I haven't read the rules, but I will ask anyway:</DIV>
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<DIV>Does the robot have to stay within its size limits all during the run, or
can it grow beyond the limits after it starts moving?</DIV>
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<DIV>Can the robot send out scouts during its run? (or is that restriction
covered in the size limitation?)</DIV>
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<DIV>Does the robot have to stay on the ground?</DIV>
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<DIV>OK. Back to useful work now.</DIV>
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<DIV>John Swindle</DIV>
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