Conflict with rules R05 & R06?

[Dave Flowerday]

Originally Posted by ttedrow

Since the inspectors will not be able to know or verify how the robot will be used during the competition, all robots must be able to meet the wedge requirements while outside of the home zone.

Remember, inspectors are not the only line of defense here. Both R05 and R06 contain wording that indicates that both the design AND use of these mechanisms is considered when evaluating compliance with the rule. You are 100% correct that you do not know how the robot will be used, so why should you make a judgment on it (as long as it's not a safety issue)? Leave it to the referees, that's why they're there! Some rules are game-time rules and are not the inspector's place to judge.