G104 *Teams may not enable their ROBOTS on the FIELD.
Teams may not tether to the ROBOT while on the FIELD except in special
circumstances (e.g. after Opening Ceremonies, before an immediate MATCH replay,
etc.) and with the express permission from the FTA or a REFEREE.
Violation: Verbal warning, plus YELLOW CARD if subsequent
violations during the event.
Teams are encouraged to consider this rule when developing
their ROBOTS.
FMS will not enable ROBOTS after the conclusion of the MATCH.
For the purposes of this rule, tethering includes any wired
or wireless connection used to electrically energize and/or control elements on
the ROBOT. The safety of teams and volunteers in close proximity to ROBOTS and ARENA
elements on the FIELD is of the utmost importance, therefore ROBOTS or ROBOT
COMPONENTS may not be enabled in any way on the FIELD before or after the MATCH.
ROBOTS need to be safely transported off the FIELD and back
to the pits after the MATCH, and there may be bystanders, doorways, or height
restrictions along the route.
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