Answered: Clarification of small robot adjustments and <G6>

[tiger]

Hi Karthik!

I’m asking because there were two completely different interpretations at a competition yesterday…

<G6> States that:

<G6> During the qualification rounds, the red Alliance has the right to place its Robots on the field
last. During the elimination rounds, the higher seeded Alliance has the right to place its Robots on the
field last. Once a team has placed its Robot on the field, its position cannot be readjusted prior to the
match. Robots must be placed on the field promptly. A Team that violates this rule will have its robots
randomly repositioned by the referees.

What exactly does the word “position” refer to? Additionally, based on <G6>, are small readjustments within the tile (i.e. a shift of a few inches or change in angle) the robot is already placed in legal given it is done in a timely manner?

[Karthik]

What exactly does the word “position” refer to?

It’s basically saying that the Robot can’t be moved.

Additionally, based on <G6>, are small readjustments within the tile (i.e. a shift of a few inches or change in angle) the robot is already placed in legal given it is done in a timely manner?

Yes, these can be granted by the Head Referee, however if granted to the lower seeded Alliance in elims, or the Blue Alliance in qualifications, the higher seeded alliance (or Red Alliance) must be granted the option to readjust in response.

[tiger]

Thanks Karthik!

[Karthik]

Thanks Karthik!

You’re welcome!