Answered: Possessing Opposing Mobile Goals

[Highwayman]

As far as I’m aware SG6 is the only rule that could limit possession of opposing mobile goals.

<SG6> Robots may not intentionally grasp, grapple or attach to any Field Elements or the opposing Mobile Goals. Strategies with mechanisms that react against multiple sides of a Field Element in an effort to latch onto said Field Element are prohibited. The intent of this rule is to prevent Teams from both unintentionally damaging the field and/or from anchoring themselves to the field. Minor violations of this rule that do not affect the Match will result in a warning. Match Affecting offenses will result in a Disqualification. Teams that receive multiple warnings may also receive a Disqualification at the Head Referee’s discretion.

What constitutes grasping, grappling, or attaching:
Can a robot push opposing mobile goals with a concave surface?
Can a robot pick up opposing mobile goals provided it does so without reacting against multiple sides (eg scooping it from the bottom)?
Can a robot carry opposing mobile goals on a flat or concave surface that is much larger than the mobile goals (that is the goals loosely lie in a bowl/plate on the robot)?

[Karthik]

What constitutes grasping, grappling, or attaching:

We will be using standard dictionary definitions of these words. We’re happy to clarify any examples as best we can.

Can a robot push opposing mobile goals with a concave surface?

Yes, this is legal.

Can a robot pick up opposing mobile goals provided it does so without reacting against multiple sides (eg scooping it from the bottom)?

No, this is illegal.

Can a robot carry opposing mobile goals on a flat or concave surface that is much larger than the mobile goals (that is the goals loosely lie in a bowl/plate on the robot)?

No, this is illegal.