14 inch protrusion beyond frame

[bduddy]

Originally Posted by Elizabeth Velds

Oh dear. Some clarification, some raised confusion.

It is clear to me that the protrusion must be inside the frame at inspection and may be deployed on the field at match time.

What is not clear to me is the MANNER in which is may be deployed.

We had made a wedge that extended outside of the frame (but within 14 inches) that is able to move the ramp down for our robot to get on.

We have a few ideas on how to stow it attached but within the frame up to match time. But it requires unlatching latches by hand -- much like a door on door handles and a door handle locking into place using one's hand.

We are not sure if doing such is allowed.

My understanding of the rules is that such devices can only be deployed during the match. The rules state:

[G01]

When placed on the Court, each Robot must be in compliance with all Robot rules, may not exceed 60 in. tall, and have all appendages within its Frame Perimeter. The Robot must be in contact with its Key, and may contain up to two Basketballs.

Although it doesn't exactly say this, this rule really refers to the Robot at the start of the match. Otherwise you could, for example, place the robot on the Key and then push it anywhere else.

Sorry, but I don't believe the system you described is legal...