Answered: removing robots

[ygolol3]

If thare was a red robot covering the blue troff and the blue robot places sacks on top of the red robot covering the troff, at the end of the match would the red robot be removed from the field with the sacks on top of it?

And would the sacks on top of the red robot be counted(if thay meet the criteria)?

[Karthik]

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@ygolol3

If thare was a red robot covering the blue troff and the blue robot places sacks on top of the red robot covering the troff, at the end of the match would the red robot be removed from the field with the sacks on top of it?

Let’s take a look at the definition of Scored to answer your question. I’ve bolded some pertinent text.

@VEX Sack Attack Game Manual

Scored – A Scoring Object is Scored in a Goal if it meets one of the following criteria.

1. A Scoring Object is partially within the three-dimensional space defined by the outer edges of a Trough or High Goal, projected upwards and infinitely perpendicular to the playing field.
   a. For a Scoring Object to count under this clause, it must not be touching a Robot of the same color as the Goal
   b. If a Scoring Object meets the criteria of being in both a High Goal and a Trough, it will be Scored only in the High Goal
   c. If a Scoring Object meets the criteria of being in both a red and blue High Goal OR both a red and blue Trough, it will be Scored in both.
2. A Scoring Object is touching a Floor Goal, and not touching any other foam tiles.

For a Scoring Object to count under either clause, it must remain in a Scored position, if/when all Robots were removed from the field. (By removed, we mean removing the robot and its contents from the field. Referees will be instructed to gently pull robots away from the Goal if necessary) i.e. The Scoring Object must not be supported by the Robot.

Yes, the Robot would be gently pulled away, along with any sacks that moved with the robot. i.e. the contents of the robot.

@ygolol3

And would the sacks on top of the red robot be counted(if thay meet the criteria)?

Any Sacks that moved with the robot when it was gently pulled away, would not count as Scored. Any Sacks which remained in a Scored position would however count.

[ygolol3]

Thanks for the reply!

[Karthik]

@ygolol3

Thanks for the reply!

You’re welcome!