Functionality Tests - Revision history

Paxmorningstar at 16:46, 10 April 2026

2026-04-10T16:46:06Z

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	If you have a weapon type that may not fit the above categories, please reach out to NHRL so an alternative test can be made. In the event that a competitor brings a weapon type not listed above to an event and none of the above testing procedures will suffice, NHRL staff will create an appropriate test at the time of the event. Any new tests will be reviewed after an event for fairness and an additional type type will be added to the list above.		If you have a weapon type that may not fit the above categories, please reach out to NHRL so an alternative test can be made. In the event that a competitor brings a weapon type not listed above to an event and none of the above testing procedures will suffice, NHRL staff will create an appropriate test at the time of the event. Any new tests will be reviewed after an event for fairness and an additional type type will be added to the list above.

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RickyWillems: /* Weapon Testing: */

2026-03-06T21:00:12Z

Weapon Testing:

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	\|30lb
	\|30lb
	\|3.5
⚫	\|Y
	\|Z
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	* Front Hinged Flippers:		* Front Hinged Flippers:
	** The driver may use their robot's drive system to position the DUMMY on top of the front hinge flipper. They may not use the arena walls or kick-plates to accomplish this.		** The driver may use their robot's drive system to position the DUMMY on top of the front hinge flipper. They may not use the arena walls or kick-plates to accomplish this.
	** If any of the DUMMY's four feet are not resting on the arena floor, the robot must be able to flip the DUMMY such that it is ~~entirely~~ ~~inverted.~~		** If any of the DUMMY's four feet are not resting on the arena floor, the robot must be able to flip the DUMMY such that it rotates at least 270 degrees.
	** The robots drive system cannot be used during the flip itself.		** The robots drive system cannot be used during the flip itself.
	** The intent of this requirement is that a front hinged flipper must be able to flip the DUMMY at least 90 degrees, rounded up to the nearest 90 degree increment.		** The intent of this requirement is that a front hinged flipper must be able to flip the DUMMY at least 180 degrees, rounded up to the nearest 90 degree increment.

	If you have a weapon type that may not fit the above categories, please reach out to NHRL so an alternative test can be made. In the event that a competitor brings a weapon type not listed above to an event and none of the above testing procedures will suffice, NHRL staff will create an appropriate test at the time of the event. Any new tests will be reviewed after an event for fairness and an additional type type will be added to the list above.		If you have a weapon type that may not fit the above categories, please reach out to NHRL so an alternative test can be made. In the event that a competitor brings a weapon type not listed above to an event and none of the above testing procedures will suffice, NHRL staff will create an appropriate test at the time of the event. Any new tests will be reviewed after an event for fairness and an additional type type will be added to the list above.

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Paxmorningstar: Fixed broken Category tag

2026-01-13T17:33:47Z

Fixed broken Category tag

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	If you have a weapon type that may not fit the above categories, please reach out to NHRL so an alternative test can be made. In the event that a competitor brings a weapon type not listed above to an event and none of the above testing procedures will suffice, NHRL staff will create an appropriate test at the time of the event. Any new tests will be reviewed after an event for fairness and an additional type type will be added to the list above.		If you have a weapon type that may not fit the above categories, please reach out to NHRL so an alternative test can be made. In the event that a competitor brings a weapon type not listed above to an event and none of the above testing procedures will suffice, NHRL staff will create an appropriate test at the time of the event. Any new tests will be reviewed after an event for fairness and an additional type type will be added to the list above.

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RickyWillems at 02:10, 15 November 2025

2025-11-15T02:10:40Z

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	Note: The heights listed are ''~~tentative~~.'' They are in the ballpark of the final numbers, but may change a bit depending on the finalized design of the DUMMYs.		Note: The heights listed are ''approximate.'' They are in the ballpark of the final numbers, but may change a bit depending on the finalized design of the DUMMYs.

	Each size of DUMMY will have removable test panels and features that can be attacked by the robot under test. Test panels will be retained by slotting features rather than hard-mounted. These panels are described in the following table.		Each size of DUMMY will have removable test panels and features that can be attacked by the robot under test. Test panels will be retained by slotting features rather than hard-mounted. These panels are described in the following table.
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	* Lifter/Flipper:		* Lifter/Flipper:
	** The robot is able to ~~tip~~ the DUMMY onto its ~~side~~ without the assistance of its drive-train.		** The robot is able to flip the DUMMY 180 degrees onto its head or in rotation without the assistance of its drive-train. All four feet of the DUMMY must be on the ground before the weapon is activated OR the DUMMY must be flipped 270 degrees.
	** Alternatively, a robot may lift or launch the lowest part of the DUMMY a minimum height off the arena floor. The minimum lifting heights are as follows:		** Alternatively, a robot may lift or launch the lowest part of the DUMMY a minimum height off the arena floor. The minimum lifting heights are as follows:
	*** 2.25" for 3lb robots		*** 2.25" for 3lb robots
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	If you have a weapon type that may not fit the above categories, please reach out to NHRL so an alternative test can be made. In the event that a competitor brings a weapon type not listed above to an event and none of the above testing procedures will suffice, NHRL staff will create an appropriate test at the time of the event. Any new tests will be reviewed after an event for fairness and an additional type type will be added to the list above.		If you have a weapon type that may not fit the above categories, please reach out to NHRL so an alternative test can be made. In the event that a competitor brings a weapon type not listed above to an event and none of the above testing procedures will suffice, NHRL staff will create an appropriate test at the time of the event. Any new tests will be reviewed after an event for fairness and an additional type type will be added to the list above.

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Paxmorningstar: Fix broken category

2025-11-06T20:58:38Z

Fix broken category

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	If you have a weapon type that may not fit the above categories, please reach out to NHRL so an alternative test can be made. In the event that a competitor brings a weapon type not listed above to an event and none of the above testing procedures will suffice, NHRL staff will create an appropriate test at the time of the event. Any new tests will be reviewed after an event for fairness and an additional type type will be added to the list above.		If you have a weapon type that may not fit the above categories, please reach out to NHRL so an alternative test can be made. In the event that a competitor brings a weapon type not listed above to an event and none of the above testing procedures will suffice, NHRL staff will create an appropriate test at the time of the event. Any new tests will be reviewed after an event for fairness and an additional type type will be added to the list above.

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RickyWillems: /* Weapon Testing: */

2025-10-23T03:10:16Z

Weapon Testing:

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	All segments of all robots must have an active weapon. An active weapon is defined as a weapon or mechanism that is clearly designed to meaningfully influence and disadvantage the opposing robot. If it is unclear that a given robot’s weapon is suitably effective, a weapon test will be administered at the discretion of the NHRL staff.		All segments of all robots must have an active weapon. An active weapon is defined as a weapon or mechanism that is clearly designed to meaningfully influence and disadvantage the opposing robot. If it is unclear that a given robot’s weapon is suitably effective, a weapon test will be administered at the discretion of the NHRL staff.

	A rough conceptual guide for an adequate weapon one that's function is going to be visible from 12 feet away. Built into that is the assumption that the effect for the weapon will be differentiable from the drive system.		A rough conceptual guide for an adequate weapon is one that's function is going to be visible from 12 feet away. Built into that is the assumption that the effect for the weapon will be differentiable from the drive system.

	Weapon tests are conducted by asking a competitor to use their robot to attack an object known as a DUMMY (Designated Unit to Measure Minimum Yield) in the test box. A DUMMY is intended to be a stand-in for an opponent, with design features that make it easy to assess weapon effectiveness. Each weight class will have its own model DUMMY with the following specifications:		Weapon tests are conducted by asking a competitor to use their robot to attack an object known as a DUMMY (Designated Unit to Measure Minimum Yield) in the test box. A DUMMY is intended to be a stand-in for an opponent, with design features that make it easy to assess weapon effectiveness. Each weight class will have its own model DUMMY with the following specifications:
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	If you have a weapon type that may not fit the above categories, please reach out to NHRL so an alternative test can be made. In the event that a competitor brings a weapon type not listed above to an event and none of the above testing procedures will suffice, NHRL staff will create an appropriate test at the time of the event. Any new tests will be reviewed after an event for fairness and an additional type type will be added to the list above.		If you have a weapon type that may not fit the above categories, please reach out to NHRL so an alternative test can be made. In the event that a competitor brings a weapon type not listed above to an event and none of the above testing procedures will suffice, NHRL staff will create an appropriate test at the time of the event. Any new tests will be reviewed after an event for fairness and an additional type type will be added to the list above.

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Paxmorningstar at 17:31, 14 August 2025

2025-08-14T17:31:11Z

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	If you have a weapon type that may not fit the above categories, please reach out to NHRL so an alternative test can be made. In the event that a competitor brings a weapon type not listed above to an event and none of the above testing procedures will suffice, NHRL staff will create an appropriate test at the time of the event. Any new tests will be reviewed after an event for fairness and an additional type type will be added to the list above.		If you have a weapon type that may not fit the above categories, please reach out to NHRL so an alternative test can be made. In the event that a competitor brings a weapon type not listed above to an event and none of the above testing procedures will suffice, NHRL staff will create an appropriate test at the time of the event. Any new tests will be reviewed after an event for fairness and an additional type type will be added to the list above.

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RickyWillems: /* Weapon Testing: */

2025-04-29T22:02:00Z

Weapon Testing:

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	\|'''DUMMY Width'''		\|'''DUMMY Width'''
	\|'''DUMMY Length'''		\|'''DUMMY Length'''
			\|'''DUMMY Ground Clearance'''
	\|'''Design Details'''		\|'''Design Details'''
	\|-		\|-
	\|3lb		\|3lb
	\|3lb		\|3lb
			\|3.1"
	\|4”
	\|6"		\|6"
	\|4"		\|4"
			\|0.44"
	\|[[3lb DUMMY]]		\|[[3lb DUMMY]]
	\|-		\|-
	\|12lb		\|12lb
	\|12lb		\|12lb
	\|2.5”		\|3.8"
			\|6.5"
⚫	\|Y
			\|6.5"
⚫	\|Z
			\|0.61"
⚫	\|
		⚫	\|[[12lb DUMMY]]
	\|-		\|-
	\|30lb		\|30lb
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	\|Z		\|Z
		⚫	\|
	\|		\|
	\|}		\|}
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	\|0.125 Inches		\|0.125 Inches
	\|95% Grid Infill Bambu Basic PLA		\|95% Grid Infill Bambu Basic PLA
		⚫	\|
⚫	\|[[~~3lb~~ DUMMY]]
	\|-		\|-
	\|12lb		\|12lb
	\|0.25 Inches		\|0.2 Inches
	\|~~Solid~~ Infill PLA		\|95% Grid Infill Bambu Basic PLA
	\|		\|
	\|-		\|-
	\|30lb		\|30lb
		⚫	\|
	\|0.375 Inches
			\|
	\|Solid Infill PLA
	\|		\|
	\|}		\|}

RickyWillems: /* Weapon Testing: */

2025-03-17T23:31:34Z

Weapon Testing:

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	=== Weapon Testing: ===		=== Weapon Testing: ===
	All segments of all robots must have an active weapon. An active weapon is defined as a weapon or mechanism that is clearly designed to meaningfully influence and disadvantage the opposing robot. If it is unclear that a given robot’s weapon is suitably effective, a weapon test will be administered at the discretion of the NHRL staff.		All segments of all robots must have an active weapon. An active weapon is defined as a weapon or mechanism that is clearly designed to meaningfully influence and disadvantage the opposing robot. If it is unclear that a given robot’s weapon is suitably effective, a weapon test will be administered at the discretion of the NHRL staff.

			A rough conceptual guide for an adequate weapon one that's function is going to be visible from 12 feet away. Built into that is the assumption that the effect for the weapon will be differentiable from the drive system.

	Weapon tests are conducted by asking a competitor to use their robot to attack an object known as a DUMMY (Designated Unit to Measure Minimum Yield) in the test box. A DUMMY is intended to be a stand-in for an opponent, with design features that make it easy to assess weapon effectiveness. Each weight class will have its own model DUMMY with the following specifications:		Weapon tests are conducted by asking a competitor to use their robot to attack an object known as a DUMMY (Designated Unit to Measure Minimum Yield) in the test box. A DUMMY is intended to be a stand-in for an opponent, with design features that make it easy to assess weapon effectiveness. Each weight class will have its own model DUMMY with the following specifications:

RickyWillems: /* Weapon Testing: */ - Front Hinged Flipper

2025-03-17T21:30:58Z

Weapon Testing:: - Front Hinged Flipper

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	\|Y		\|Y
	\|Z		\|Z
			\|
	\|def.stil
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	\|30lb		\|30lb
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	\|Z		\|Z
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	\|ghi.stl
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	\|Solid Infill PLA		\|Solid Infill PLA
			\|
	\|def.stil
	\|-		\|-
	\|30lb		\|30lb
	\|0.375 Inches		\|0.375 Inches
	\|Solid Infill PLA		\|Solid Infill PLA
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	\|ghi.stl
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	* Hot Lance:		* Hot Lance:
	** The robot will be allowed to preheat, and must be able to piece a solid PLA panel in 5 seconds.		** The robot will be allowed to preheat, and must be able to piece a solid PLA panel in 5 seconds.
	* Spinner:		* Kinetic Energy Spinner:
	** The spinner will hit a panel mounted to the DUMMY and must either pierce the panel, crack the panel, or rotate the DUMMY 90 degrees in any axis following an impact.		** The spinner will hit a panel mounted to the DUMMY and must either pierce the panel, crack the panel, or rotate the DUMMY 90 degrees in any axis following an impact.
	** In the case of undercutters, a competitor can request that an extended length test panel can be installed that sits within 1/8" of the test box floor.		** In the case of undercutters, a competitor can request that an extended length test panel can be installed that sits within 1/8" of the test box floor.
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	** The projectile must fire at the DUMMY and must penetrate through or create a full depth crack in test panel.		** The projectile must fire at the DUMMY and must penetrate through or create a full depth crack in test panel.
	** Projectiles can be fired from any range requested by the competitor that is feasible within the arena.		** Projectiles can be fired from any range requested by the competitor that is feasible within the arena.
			* Front Hinged Flippers:
			** The driver may use their robot's drive system to position the DUMMY on top of the front hinge flipper. They may not use the arena walls or kick-plates to accomplish this.
			** If any of the DUMMY's four feet are not resting on the arena floor, the robot must be able to flip the DUMMY such that it is entirely inverted.
			** The robots drive system cannot be used during the flip itself.
			** The intent of this requirement is that a front hinged flipper must be able to flip the DUMMY at least 90 degrees, rounded up to the nearest 90 degree increment.

	If you have a weapon type that may not fit the above categories, please reach out to NHRL so an alternative test can be made. In the event that a competitor brings a weapon type not listed above to an event and none of the above testing procedures will suffice, NHRL staff will create an appropriate test at the time of the event. Any new tests will be reviewed after an event for fairness and an additional type type will be added to the list above.		If you have a weapon type that may not fit the above categories, please reach out to NHRL so an alternative test can be made. In the event that a competitor brings a weapon type not listed above to an event and none of the above testing procedures will suffice, NHRL staff will create an appropriate test at the time of the event. Any new tests will be reviewed after an event for fairness and an additional type type will be added to the list above.