FTC 2026–27 BIOBUZZ
Robot build & inspection
Can legal COTS parts be modified?
Answer last refreshed .
Answer
Yes, legal COTS parts and raw materials can be modified.
R302
Allowed modifications include drilling, cutting, painting, etc., as long as no other rules are violated.
Sources
- R302 *Legal COTS parts and raw materials can be modified.
- 12 ROBOT Construction Rules (R)
- R301 *COTS MECHANISMS are legal but have limits.
- Design Glossary
- R504 *Do not modify actuators unless explicitly allowed.
R302
Allowed modifications include drilling, cutting, painting, etc., as long as no other rules are violated.
Sources
- R302 *Legal COTS parts and raw materials can be modified.
- 12 ROBOT Construction Rules (R)
- R301 *COTS MECHANISMS are legal but have limits.
- Design Glossary
- R504 *Do not modify actuators unless explicitly allowed.
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