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FIGURE 6-24. Platform skirt in place.

Two smaller gaps that need to be covered are found where
the two lower access panels on the top of Questor’s lower
framework meet. These small gaps are covered with T-shaped
metal covers made from leftover metal flashing used to make
the robot’s skin. The strips are held in place by the screws that
hold the access panels to its mounting tabs. Figure 6-25
shows what the covers look like and how they are held in
place.
The last detail to take care of is to cover the surface of
Questor’s serving tray with black felt. The felt helps keep items
on the tray from shifting when the robot moves. The felt is avail-
able with a sticky backing so all you need to do is cut it to fit and
stick it in place. Make sure that you obtain felt that is waterproof
so the color will not run when it gets wet from drinks carried on
the tray. This last little detail completes Questor’s construction.