Ball Visibility (G13)

[dmlutz]

<G13> states that "All of the balls must be contained within the
ROBOT’s 28” x 38” x 60” starting volume and must be clearly visible from outside the ROBOT. The Head Referee will require that balls outside of the starting volume be removed."

We are debating about what "clearly visible" means. Does it mean that the balls must be viewed by the ref from a standing position or can he/she look under or around robot components to see the balls?

[Swan217]

Referees (and spectators) must be able to see the balls inside your robot. They shouldn't have to get down on hands and knees, or crane their necks to see the balls in the robot. If you have a bin, the sides should be clear or swiss cheese or fence or something similar. The point is to be able to see that you have 10 balls at first glance.

[GaryVoshol]

<G13> states that "All of the balls must be contained within the
ROBOT’s 28” x 38” x 60” starting volume and must be clearly visible from outside the ROBOT. The Head Referee will require that balls outside of the starting volume be removed."

We are debating about what "clearly visible" means. Does it mean that the balls must be viewed by the ref from a standing position or can he/she look under or around robot components to see the balls?
Been answered in the Q&A: http://forums.usfirst.org/showthread.php?t=98

[dmlutz]

Thank you. I don't know how we missed that!