This restriction is not intended to prevent a team from returning to a previous configuration (e.g. due to an unsuccessful upgrade or failure of a new COMPONENT). If a team is believed to be violating this rule, the LRI will discuss the situation with the team to understand the changes and, if appropriate, the LRI in conjunction with the team will select a single configuration with which the team will compete for the duration of the event.

Example 1: A ROBOT passes initial inspection (which includes MECHANISM A). Its team then decides they want to use MECHANISM B, which was not inspected. The weight of the ROBOT, A, and B is less than the weight limit in I103, but more than that in R103. I104 requires the ROBOT be re-inspected, and this rule allows the ROBOT, A, and B to be inspected collectively. If passed, the ROBOT may then compete in subsequent MATCHES with A or B.

Example 2: A ROBOT passes initial inspection (which includes MECHANISM A). Its team then decides they want to use MECHANISM B, which was not inspected. The weight of the ROBOT, A, and B is greater than the weight limit in I103. This requires re-inspection per I104 and A is excluded to satisfy I103. B breaks, and the team decides to switch back to A. The ROBOT must be re-inspected per I104, and the team is not violating this rule.

Example 3: A team arrives at an event with a ROBOT, MECHANISM A, and MECHANISM B, which collectively weigh 175 lbs (79 kg). The ROBOT passes initial inspection with A and plays a MATCH. The team switches to B, gets re-inspected, and plays again. The team switches back to A, gets re-inspected, and plays again. The team switches back to B and asks to be re-inspected. At this point, the LRI suspects the team may be violating this rule and has a discussion with the team to understand the changes being made. The team reveals that this rule has been violated, and the LRI works with them to select A or B for use for the remainder of the event.