1519 - One Dual-Config Robot or Two Robots?

[dtengineering]

The catch in the car example is that there is usually a clear definition of what constitutes a vehicle for registration purposes. Each vehicle frame and each vehicle engine is given a serial number. Typically it is the vehicle frame's serial number that is registered, not the vehicle engine's. Thus the registration rules (in most provinces/states, I presume) are quite clear that the vehicle is the frame... and that you can swap out engines as much as you like, so long as you comply with all safety and emissions guidelines. You can read the rules and clearly predict how they will be interpreted.

FIRST has no such definition of what a robot is. You cannot read the rules and clearly predict how they will be interpreted in this case. I disagree with the assumption that the robot is what supports the various configurations... that is neither stated in the rules, nor obvious. Does this mean that the wheels are the robot? The tires?

There will likely be a new rule generated for next year, but in the meantime you deserved the benefit of the doubt and official recognition for your creativity.

And thanks for the clarification on the motors and such.

Jason