[EricH]

Originally Posted by Jon Stratis

I wouldn't be so certain of that. As an LRI, i would have serious reservations about velcro on the drive train, and what it could do to the carpet. [...]
Personally, if a robot showed up with velcro on the wheels, I would probably grab the FTA and head ref and get their opinions - they're the ones who would have to deal with the consequences should the velcro cause issues on the field. I don't think the ruling on this is as obvious or certain as you may think. Definitely one for the Q&A if you're thinking of using it!

Under the rules, as written, you'd probably have to come up with a rule other than R6 to stop them. Knowing the intent, you'd probably have some chance, but if a team really got picky on you, you'd probably be getting some input from Al just to keep the team happy. (I'd guess that Al agrees with you on not allowing them.)

Which is why I suggested the team grabbing the LRI and Head Ref (forgot about FTA) and some practice carpet if Q&A gave an unclear answer. If the Head Ref points out that the robot is going to be disabled every single match unless something changes (G10), the LRI's take suddenly becomes even more valuable. Conversely, if the team is able to prove that they meet all the rules, everybody is on the same page about it from the get-go, and no further discussion needs to happen (unless they start damaging the field).