I agree with Jeremys posting that we should be looking for convergence in the rule sets. Currently there are just two sets of rules in the Uk for robots, the RW rules and the FRA rules. It is not difficult to build a robot that qualifies under both sets of rules but it is possible to build one that will qualify under one set and not under the other.
Someone should do a description of the rule differences. Some important ones that I have noticed:

The following are allowed under the FRA rules but not under the RW rules

-Gas bottles other than the 3 named types permitted by RW

-Robots without an offensive weapon (rambots)

-High speed discs (RW has indicated that they will ban discs over 1,500 rpm)

The FRA rules also provide for the use of undefined high voltages over 36 volts, with the organisers permission. [Id guess this is an oversight and an upper limit will be set.]

Has anyone noticed other big differences in the rules?

John
Terror Turtle/Steel Sandwich