Tunnel/Tower

[2010FRC1511]

Is the Tunnel (including the carpet) part of the Tower?

This would help in defining two things:
1. If a robot can go through the tunnel during the finale (RE:G35)
2. If a robot can extend to its FINALE configuration while just touching the carpet underneath the tower (G30c)

[2010FRC1511]

Is the Carpet under the tower considered part of any Zone? or is it "neutral" like the bumps/towers?

We are wondering if being in the tunnel will count as a violation of G29 since there is "green carpet" under there.

[GDC]

As defined in Section 6.2.4 of The Manual, the TOWER includes the base and the pipe superstructure. The PLATFORM and the TUNNEL are features of the base, and are therefore part of the TOWER. The carpet under the TOWER is not considered part of the TOWER. Also, as defined in Section 6.2.3 of The Manual (as updated in Team Update #2), the carpet under the TOWER is not considered part of the end ZONE.