Smartzones

Smartzones are the only unrealistic components. They are invisible, intangible, very light large boxes who serve as detectors for AI-ed robots.

Basically, when a smartzone overlaps with an opponent (being intangible), the game detects it, and the smartzone-bearing bot can get a signal from it's AI. Mostly used for Pokers/Hammers/Popups/Flippers who fire their piston/burst motor when the enemy is in the smartzone, but also, more rarely, for Whippers or more complex bots.