Make sure that your planned robot design supports each bumper segment near each end and that any gap in support in the middle is either shallow (within the reasonable flex of your chosen backing) or …

BUMPERS must be supported by the structure/frame of the ROBOT (see Figure 8‑8). To be considered supported, a minimum of ½ in. (~13 mm) at each end of each BUMPER wood segment must be …

Bumper Rules Must be plywood 11/16 inch is also acceptable, or even 23/32 inch (actual size) Padding must be a minimum of 2 1⁄4 in thick (New from 2025)

Nov 26, 2025 · A comprehensive learning guide and technical reference for FRC Design using Onshape.

It covers bumper design requirements such as full coverage of the robot frame perimeter, height restrictions, and necessary support from the robot structure. Various bumper styles and materials are …

Nov 26, 2025 · Poor bumper mounting can lead to bumper damage, long bumper swap time, or even lead to your bumpers falling off. In the reference design, the threaded stud bumper mounting system …

Nov 11, 2024 · The new bumper rules remove most of these restrictions and require only that the backing be at least 4.5 in. tall, support the entire height of the foam padding, and “facilitates …

Make sure that your planned robot design supports each bumper segment at each end and that any gap in support in the middle is either shallow (below the small, permitted depth) or narrow (below the …

The Plummer Industries Bumper Mounts offers a reliable, modular, and rule-compliant solution for securely attaching bumpers to FRC robot frames. Designed for ease of use, strength, and quick …

FIRST requires that all outside corners of the frame perimeter be protected by bumpers. Bumpers protect your robot from being damaged when running into game elements or other robots on the field.