[EricH]

Originally Posted by Ken Streeter

As best as I can recall, the ruling of two robots was based upon R09. ("Each ... team can enter ONE (1) ROBOT ...") Prior to our even arriving at our regional, the GDC had been made aware of our "two robots" and had sent email to the regional's tech inspector that our design did not comply with the intent of that rule. However, as the GDC had never seen our design firsthand or been presented any information from us directly, I was concerned that their decision was based upon a different understanding of our design than what we had actually built, despite the best intentions of all involved parties.

I have to ask how they became aware and whether you were told before the event. Or do you know how they became aware of your intentions?

Q&A is silent in the matter, as far as I can tell.