[thoughtful]

Originally Posted by Yan Wang

I think this just hit the nail in the head with a sledgehammer. FIRST should definitely change the rule from "touching" to "vertically covering" the loading zone as it clearly depicts in its own images. That was a very keen observation, thoughtful.

I have posted on Question and Answers and waiting for clarification.

I just think that the answer to ID 978 confused everyone.

ID: 978 Section: 4.3.3 Status: Answered Date Answered: 1/11/2005
Q: Regarding <G17>: What are the parameters for being "in" a loading zone? (i.e., must some part of the robot be touching the yellow triangle, et cetera)

A: There are no yellow triangles in the loading zones. The robot base and / or drive train must be touching the loading zone. The intent of this rule is that you must be in the loading zone. By making it blatantly obvious that you are in the loading zone, you will draw far less attention from the referees.

If there are no triangles marking the laoding zone how do we touch it