R11 states
Quote:
At the start of, and during, the MATCH the ROBOT shall fit within the dimensions listed
below
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It then goes on to say the following dimensions:
Maximum Width: 28 inches
Maximum Depth: 38 inches
Maximum Height: 60 inches
Maximum Weight: 120 pounds
While width and depth are basically interchangeable based on how one views the robot, height is referencing the distance from the bottom of the robot to the top of it with a height of zero being at the surface which contacts the ground. Therefore, "flop bots" are illegal if they plan to tip over from a height of 60 inches and then afterwards have a width or depth of that dimension. Along with that, it seems pretty clear that you cannot build a robot with a 38 inch height so your 60 inch dimension could be saved to extend an arm or something. The rule seems pretty clear to me that your switch from starting configuration to playing configuration would violate the rule because the change would occur during the match.