This question was just answered again on the
FIRST Q&A:
"The purpose of Rule <R12> is to define a 72 inch wide x 72 inch deep x infinite height (save as may be practically limited by the venue ceiling height) three-dimensional box. When the ROBOT is not in the HOME ZONE, it must maintain a configuration that will allow it to fit within this virtual box at all times. The virtual box moves with the ROBOT, and the ROBOT may be oriented within the virtual box in any direction. But if any part of the ROBOT, at any height, ever extends outside of the virtual box while the ROBOT is not in the HOME ZONE it will be considered a violation of Rule <R12>. There is no case in which an object measuring greater than 102" horizontally will fit within the 72 x 72 inch limits specified. Any such device will violate the rule if it is used outside the Home Zone."
So, draw a sketch of your robot sitting in a larger square, probably at a 45 degree angle, with the arm stretched out to the opposite corner of the box. Dimension the robot and the box. Does it fit? do the geometry/trigonometry problem....see what happens...it's just like math homework, except that the answer means something!
