In how many directions can a robot extend outside its bumpers at once?

A robot can extend outside its bumpers in only one direction at a time, as per the rules of FRC (FIRST Robotics Competition). This limitation is designed to ensure safe interactions on the field and to maintain clear boundaries for robot dimensions during matches.

When allowing extensions, such as arms or other mechanisms, it must be clear that they only operate outward from one specific point. This rule helps to prevent confusion and potential entanglement with other robots. Therefore, while a robot might have multiple components that can extend, the overall restriction is that any extension must occur in a single direction to comply with the regulations established for competition play.