**Q: Are VEXLABS parts considered part of the VEX Robotics Design System?
**A: Yes, VEXLABS parts are considered part of the VEX Robotics Design System. These are often early prototype “beta” parts, but they are still part of the VEX Product Family.
**Q: Are VEXLABS parts legal for use as part of the VEX Robotics Competition Elevation?
**A: Yes, VEXLABS parts are considered part of the VEX Robotics Design System and as such are legal for use in the VEX Robotics Competition, per rule <R5>.
Note, robots & parts must meet ALL other specific restrictions as outlined in the VEX Robotics Competition Manual, specifically the rules listed in the “Section 4 - The Robot” section of the manual.