Starting condition of robot.
 

During a match, recently this past weekend, some of the robots appeared to pass the 60" height limit before the start of the match, when robots are being set up. My question is, what is the starting condition of the robot? is it 28" by 38" without height restriction? If you could get back to me as soon as possible, it would be much appreciated.

-Quantum Ninjas, Team 1677.

Re: Starting condition of robot.
 

It's a 60" height restriction before the autonomous mode.

Care to provide an example?

Re: Starting condition of robot.
 

Thank you for the prompt reply. We believe that the robots in question may have been at exactly 60" :) One more question. What kind of penalty would we receive if we extended beyond this height restriction before autonomous?

Re: Starting condition of robot.
 

I believe that if it is determined that your robot is starting out taller than 60", then you must either promptly fix it, or remove your robot from the field and get reinspected.

- Sunny

Re: Starting condition of robot.
 

Keep in mind that "promptly fixing it" is without power.

However, the rules do say that not following the robot rules is just a penalty (is there a yellow card also?)... I don't think they could red card you for that.

Strategy = start with arm all the way up and just drive forward for autonomous.

Re: Starting condition of robot.
 

If I remember correctly, matches will not start until all robots are in legal start positions.

Re: Starting condition of robot.
 

Yes, I believe that to be so.