Answered: Sizing Rules

[ChampionEevee]

Our robot scrapes the edge of the sizing tool used in competitions, but still gets through. PA regionals is on Saturday, so would our robot fit through inspection?

Thanks in advance.

[VEX_GDC]

The final ruling will lie with the inspectors and Head Referee at your event. However, for reference, please see rule <R4>, quoted here for reference and bolded for emphasis.

<R4> At the beginning of any match, robots must be smaller than 18” x 18” x 18”.

a. During inspections, robots will be measured in one of two ways

i. Robots will be placed into a “sizing box” which has interior dimensions matching the above size constraints. To pass inspection, a robot must fit within the box without touching the box walls or ceiling.

ii. Robots will be sized using a VEX Robotics Competition Robot Sizing Tool. Robots will be placed on a flat surface and must not touch the measurement slide as it is passed over the surface. Please see http://www.vexrobotics.com/vex/products/competition-products/vrc-products/276-2086.html for a visual reference.

b. Robots may expand beyond their starting size constraints after the start of a match.

c. Any restraints used to maintain starting size (i.e. zip ties, rubber bands, etc.) MUST remain attached to the robot for the duration of the match.