invertable robot

[2010FRC2015]

Our robot is designed to be able to driven from top or bottom, same drive motors, bumper heights are the same, legal height from either side. the robot is the same size either direction. During the match can our robot legally drive without penalty, our kicker operates from either direction, and our lift will also operate from either direction.

[GDC]

A ROBOT designed to operate while inverted would not automatically violate any rules. Presuming all rules regarding BUMPER location, etc, are satisfied, it would be able to drive while inverted and herd BALLS. However, it must be noted that the ROBOT rules are defined in reference to the coordinate frame of the ROBOT when it is standing normally on a flat floor. Thus, a device that is "below" the BUMPERS when the ROBOT is inverted would be considered "above" the BUMPERS in the coordinate frame of the ROBOT. If such a device were used to control the BALL, then it would be a violation of Rule <G45>.