[rzoeller]

For perspective, how would a referee know if your robot is being driven under its own power and closely followed (i.e. with contact) or if it was being pushed entirely?

Without being close enough to the robot to see motor controller indicator lights, I can't think of a way unless the robot has lost power/field comms. entirely. I am under the impression that regardless of whom is responsible for the locomotion, points will be awarded.