Presenter: Christine Low (BSME, MEEE) (3128)

Key Takeaway: New Bumper rules = better, tougher, longer-lasting bumps for your FRC Team: A How-To Guide.

How we got the new bumper rules (a brief history), examples of “new bumps” that worked very well, and how to build your own. From the simple “I don’t want science, I want a basic design, just tell me what to buy and do” to the complex “how can I exploit these rules for my teams benefit, using the most exotic materials known to mankind?” – we will cover it all, right up to the bleeding edge of bumper technology.

About the Presenter:

Christine Low (BSME, MEEE) is an 8-year FRC Mentor.

Prior experience in the nuclear industry and military defense, combined with 50+ years of sewing & fabric know-how, landed her the position of “Bumper Queen” in Southern California. As a Bumper Working Group member, she helped create the new rules and expanded options. When not making bumps, she collects & repairs antique sewing machines, races sailboats, and teaches students not to look into laser with remaining good eye.