20" size constraint clarification (when leaning)

VEX IQ Robotics Competition Discussion VIQC Bank Shot (2015-2016 Game)
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I just want to be clear about the size limitations rule.

I read in another post that if a robot is 20” long and 15” tall, when it climbs the ramp it will exceed the 20” rule since it is leaned on the ramp, and it was clarified that:
“Good question! Maximum dimensions are always measured as if the Robot was sitting flat on the field tiles; thus driving upon the Ramp or any other field element would not be considered an expansion.”

So if I interpret it correctly, a robot leaning over a wall, fence or any other field element may exceed the 20" constraint as long as it doesn’t exceeds it when its measured on the flat field.

Please clarify this cause reading the forums there seems to be different opinions about this issue.

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Yes, this is correct.

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We’ve updated our answer on this to be consistent with the intent of the rules.

  1. When the Robot is on or getting on the Ramp, its maximum dimensions are measured as if the Robot was sitting flat on the field tiles. This allows the Robot to climb the ramp without worrying about going over the size constraints.
  2. When the Robot is on the field, momentary incursions of the maximum dimensions as a result of going over the ball corrals are allowed. This allows the Robot to freely traverse to the field without worrying about going over the size constraints.
  3. At all other times Robots are not permitted to exceed the 13" x 20" maximum dimensions. Specifically, if Robots lean forward and balance on or against the fence, the configuration still must be withing the 13" x 20" size constraints.