Answered: Pre load during operator control

[Paul_T_27]

So it is legal to load the game elements in to the robot in operator control right?

if so, it would be illegal to touch the robot while doing so right?

but what if we use the game element to touch the robot (example being a flap or something you would push out of the way to load the element in the robot)

What if i accidentally touch the robot while loading the game element in will i be disqualified?

[Karthik]

@Paul T. 27

So it is legal to load the game elements in to the robot in operator control right?

Yes, this is legal.

@Paul T. 27

if so, it would be illegal to touch the robot while doing so right?

Yes, this is illegal.

@Paul T. 27

but what if we use the game element to touch the robot (example being a flap or something you would push out of the way to load the element in the robot)

Yes, this is legal.

@Paul T. 27

What if i accidentally touch the robot while loading the game element in will i be disqualified?

Rule <G6> from the VEX Gateway Game Manual addresses this type of scenario.

@VEX Gateway Game Manual

<G6> Drivers and Coaches are prohibited from making intentional contact with any Scoring Object, Field Element or Robots during a Match, with the exception of the contact specified in <SG5>, <SG6> and <SG7>. Any intentional contact will result in a Disqualification. Accidental contact will not be penalized, unless the contact directly impacts the final score of the match. This type of accidental contact will result in a Disqualification.

Thus, accidental contact with a robot would only be disqualified if in the referee’s opinion it directly impacted the final score of the match.

[Paul_T_27]

Ok Thank you

[Karthik]

@Paul T. 27

Ok Thank you

You’re welcome!