Robot starting Config, 84 inches?

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Can a robot start at 84 inches? I know that they cannot go to the other side of the field but assuming they are this tall for defense they may stay by the opponent’s loading station anyway. I'm thinking for teams that may be a 3rd round pick and slap a pvc pipe that cannot be retracted to their bot.

3.3.5 ROBOT Actions
G22 ROBOT height (as defined in relation to the ROBOT) must be restricted as follows during the MATCH:
A. If in contact with the carpet in its AUTO ZONE and/or its PYRAMID, ≤ 84 in.
B. Otherwise, ≤ 60 in.

R4 In the STARTING CONFIGURATION, no part of the ROBOT may extend outside the vertical projection of the FRAME PERIMETER, with the exception of minor protrusions such as bolt heads, fastener ends, rivets, etc.


As I read those rules if the robot is in the autozone to start (obviously it is) and it does not extend outside the vertical projection (so 84" straight up would be allowed) then this robot would not be allowed to cross the auto line but is legal.