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G409       1 of each at a time. A ROBOT may not simultaneously CONTROL more than 1 CORAL and 1 ALGAE either directly or transitively through other objects. A ROBOT is in CONTROL of a SCORING ELEMENT if

A.      the SCORING ELEMENT is fully supported by or stuck in, on, or under the ROBOT or

B.      the ROBOT intentionally pushes a SCORING ELEMENT to a desired location or in a preferred direction (i.e. herding).

A ROBOT pushing scored CORAL on level 1 while attempting to score other CORAL is an exception to this rule.

Violation: MINOR FOUL per additional SCORING ELEMENT. YELLOW CARD if excessive.

Examples of interaction with a SCORING ELEMENT that are not “CONTROL” include, but are not limited to:

A.      “bulldozing” (inadvertent contact with a SCORING ELEMENT while in the path of the ROBOT moving about the FIELD)

B.      “deflecting” (being hit by a SCORING ELEMENT that bounces into or off a ROBOT)

C.      inadvertent contact with a SCORING ELEMENT while attempting to acquire a SCORING ELEMENT from the CORAL STATION.

It is important to design your ROBOT so that it is impossible to inadvertently or unintentionally CONTROL more than the limit.

Excessive violations of CONTROL limits include, but are not limited to, simultaneous CONTROL of 3 or more CORAL or frequent, greater-than-MOMENTARY CONTROL (i.e. more than twice in a MATCH) of 2 or more CORAL.

Similar Rules

Rule G406
G406       *ROBOTS: use SCORING ELEMENTS as directed. A ROBOT may not deliberately use a SCORING ELEMENT in an attempt to ease or amplify a challenge associated with a FIELD element.
Rule G407
G407       *Keep SCORING ELEMENTS in bounds. A ROBOT may not intentionally eject a SCORING ELEMENT from the FIELD (either directly or by bouncing off a FIELD element or other ROBOT) other than ALGAE through a PROCESSOR.
Rule G410
G410       No de-scoring. A ROBOT may not de-score a CORAL scored on the opponent’s REEF.
Rule G412
G412       Only throw CORAL if in your REEF ZONE. A ROBOT may not launch CORAL unless their BUMPERS are partially in their REEF ZONE.