Rule R204

R204 *Leave SCORING ELEMENTS at the FIELD. ROBOTS must allow removal of SCORING ELEMENTS from the ROBOT and the ROBOT from FIELD elements while DISABLED and powered off.

ROBOTS will not be re-enabled after the MATCH, so teams must be sure that SCORING ELEMENTS and ROBOTS can be quickly, simply, and safely removed.

Teams are encouraged to consider G501 when developing their ROBOTS.

Similar Rules

Rule G104

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.

Rule R206

R206 *Don’t damage SCORING ELEMENTS. ROBOT elements likely to come in contact with a SCORING ELEMENT shall not pose a significant hazard to the SCORING ELEMENT.

Rule E404

E404 *Pit must be left in a safe state. Teams must have their pits in a safe state by the time pits close (even if some tasks are left undone).

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.