[Andy Brockway]

Originally Posted by Marc P.

At the UTC regional the inspectors performed "spot checks" on random robots on their way out of a match. The weight/size stations were setup relatively close to the field access ramp, so throughout the day Friday and Saturday, robots were periodically "pulled over" for an on the spot weight check. This essentially prevented mechanisms from being added or modified without re-weighing, as on the way out from a match, it's difficult to remove anything added from before the match.

This is one of the downfalls of the 2004 rule. The spot inspections cannot account for the other mechanisms and their weight. The spot inspection would not find that redabot is illegal as the team would most likely not be carrying both arms with them.