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1441: <SC5> Outer Fuzz of Yarn Contacting Field Tiles

3324G
9-Feb-2023

<SC5>

<R7>

Certain types of string have small hairs, and fuzz protruding from them, which can suspend the bulk of the string slightly above the field tiles. Do these field tiles count as contacted or not? For example:

  • Robot A has a yarn whose bulk is within legal string parameters, and whose outer fuzz is also within legal string parameters, because of this does the outer fuzz qualify as part of the string, and is therefore are those tiles counted as scored?
  • Robot B has yarn whose bulk is within legal string parameters, and whose outer fuzz is outside legal string parameters, because of this does the outer fuzz not part of the string, do the contacted field tiles count as scored?
  • Robot C has yarn whose bulk is smaller then legal string parameters, but whose outer fuzz is within legal string parameters, if Robot A's string is legal, would this imply that Robot C's string is also legal, and counts towards expansion tiles?

Thank you for your time,

3324G

SC5   R7  
Answered by committee

It is impossible to provide a blanket answer that would encompass all possible hypothetical mechanisms, scenarios, materials, and referee abilities. If the Head Referee is unable to confirm that something is scored, there is a chance that it may not be scored for that Alliance. String/rope with "fuzz" may increase the likelihood of unscored tiles.

Per rule <R7> point E, all string must measure between 1/8" (at its narrowest point) and 1/4" in diameter while under no load. Any amount of fray or "fuzz" on a string should be considered part of its diameter. As described in rule <R3> point F, the final determination of whether a specific material can be used on a Robot will be made by the Head Referee at the event.