Floor Mat Material

[FRC1002]

G05 states that "All points and corners that would be commonly expected to contact a GAME PIECE should have a minimum radius of 0.125 inches to avoid becoming a snag/puncture hazard. All edges that would be commonly expected to contact a GAME PIECE should have a minimum radius of 0.030 inches."

Team 1002 was wondering about using the Office floor mat material to aid in the manipulation of the orbit balls. The 'nubs' of the mat have a diameter of .092" and come to a point diameter .083". We were unsure if this would be legal under G05, as long as it is in compliance with G30 and does not cause any damage to the balls, even under maximum loads.

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Thanks
FRC Team 1002

[GDC]

The 0.083" point diameter of the material is less than the required 0.125" radius for points of material in contact with the GAME PIECES. Therefore, it would not be permitted.