Can you help flip an allied robot in you defensive zone?

[EricH]

Is there an exception to the rule that says that you cannot have two robots in an opponent's zone? No? Sorry, but it's a penalty and/or a red card. The 10-second grace period only applies to opposing contact, not to penalties.

However, note that the penalty is given when you touch the green carpet and that under <G30-B>, you can take on your finale configuration. That means that if they are close enough, you may be able to reach over the bump and pick them up. Only problem is, getting them that close without violation of <G29>.

You could ask Q&A, but I think the answer will still be "No."

There is, however, one note: your opponents are, as far as I can tell, allowed to try to right the downed robot for you. That may work to your advantage in that they might get the robot upright or out to within your range to right.

[ATannahill]

Originally Posted by EricH

There is, however, one note: your opponents are, as far as I can tell, allowed to try to right the downed robot for you. That may work to your advantage in that they might get the robot upright or out to within your range to right.

<G30-B> only protects members of the same alliance that are trying to right the robot.

[Taylor]

Agreed, but after the 10-second grace period, all contact is legal.

[GaryVoshol]

<G30>

b. ROBOT Righting Volume - ROBOTS attempting to right themselves or their ALLIANCE partners may expand up to the FINALE CONFIGURATION maximum volume while, and only while, performing the righting operation.

(emphasis mine)

Not their opponents. You may try to right your opponent, but it will cost you a PENALTY.

[EricH]

Originally Posted by GaryVoshol

<G30>(emphasis mine)

Not their opponents. You may try to right your opponent, but it will cost you a PENALTY.

Unless you're touching the tower.

I didn't say anything about grace periods, by the way.

And, depending on HOW you do it, you might not even need to expand at all. For example, it may be possible to tip them up onto the bump, or right them using only your bumpers.

Just sayin'.