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Originally Posted by Collmandoman
but that's the whole point... what does a ziptie do?? if anything it adds weight to your robot.. it doesn't secure the safety of the field attendents.. 
This has been poorly thought through, and it's hard to argue otherwise. I believe there is either a miscommunication at FIRST or there is some intent of the rule that nobody has seen. I wouldn't be surprised to see the rule changed in the next update.   back to class~ |
The zip tie will clearly show the referee that the robot is touching the loading zone and considered to be 'in' the loading zone.
The intent of the rule, as Rick stated, it to clearly define what is 'in' the loading zone, and what is not.
To be 'In' the loading zone: The referees will consider any item contacting the loading zone triangle, that is clearly visible and within the original 28” x 38” starting footprint, as part of the robot base.
It's as simple as that. You have to obey the rules.