[Ben Piecuch]

Rule G22 specifically addresses Intentional Robot-Robot Interaction, and highlights the use of bumpers. "Contact out of the bumper zone is generally not acceptable, and the offending robot will be assessed a 5-point penalty, and may be disqualified from the match if the offense is particularly egregious or if it results in substantial damage to another robot."

At the regionals I attended and watched, there was more than enough contact outside of the bumper zone, with many defensive robots actually climbing over or on top of the offensive robots. Examples of this do not include "incidental contact." Of the matches I saw, no penalties were called.

How will this rule be called at the Championship event? Also, will teams that have been damaged by such intentional robot-robot interaction be given a "time-out" to fix or repair any damages incured? (During eliminations only...)

Thank you.

BEN