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G401       *Let the ROBOT do its thing. As soon as FIELD STAFF begins the randomization process and until the end of AUTO, DRIVE TEAM members may not directly or indirectly interact with a ROBOT or an OPERATOR CONSOLE, with the following exceptions:

A.      to press the (▶) start button within a MOMENTARY reaction of the start of the MATCH,

B.      to press the (■) stop button either at the team’s discretion or instruction of the Head REFEREE per T202, or

C.      for personal safety or OPERATOR CONSOLE safety.

Violation: MAJOR FOUL plus the ALLIANCE is not eligible for PATTERN points in AUTO if the ROBOT LAUNCHES an ARTIFACT such that it enters the open top of the GOAL after the interaction and before the end of AUTO.

FIELD STAFF will not re-randomize the OBELISK due to violations of this rule prior to MATCH start.

Teams do not have to start an OpMode if they choose not to run an AUTO OpMode.

The intent of G401.A is for teams to start AUTO on time, accounting for the variability in human factors. Strategic violations of G401.A will be considered egregious behavior under G211.

Similar Rules

Rule G403
G403       *ROBOTS are motionless between AUTO and TELEOP. Any powered movement of the ROBOT or any of its MECHANISMS is not allowed during the transition period between AUTO and TELEOP.
Rule G402
G402       No AUTO opponent interference. During AUTO, FIELD columns A, B, C constitute the blue side of the FIELD, and columns D, E, F (Figure 9‑5) constitute the red side of the FIELD. During AUTO, a ROBOT may not:
Rule G431
G431       *DRIVE TEAMS, watch your reach. Once a MATCH starts, a DRIVE TEAM member inside the FIELD may not:
Rule G410
G410       *ROBOTS must stop when instructed. If a team is instructed to DISABLE their ROBOT by a REFEREE per T202, a DRIVE TEAM member must press the (■) stop button on the DRIVER STATION app.