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R101       *STARTING CONFIGURATION is limited to an 18-inch Cube. In the STARTING CONFIGURATION (the physical configuration in which a ROBOT starts a MATCH), the ROBOT must be fully self-contained within an 18 in. (45.70 cm) wide, by 18 in. (45.70 cm) long, by 18 in. (45.70 cm) high volume. The only exception is that:

A.      pre-loaded SCORING ELEMENTS may extend outside the starting size constraint.

If a ROBOT uses interchangeable MECHANISMS per I304, teams should be prepared to show compliance with this rule and R105 in all configurations.

Similar Rules

Rule R102
R102       *ROBOTS may assist in holding the STARTING CONFIGURATION. In the STARTING CONFIGURATION, ROBOTS must be fully self-supported (i.e., does not exert force on the sides or top of a sizing tool). ROBOTS may accomplish this using any combination of:
Rule R701
R701       *Control the ROBOT with a single ROBOT CONTROLLER. ROBOTS must be controlled via 1 programmable ROBOT CONTROLLER. The ROBOT CONTROLLER is the only source of control for the ROBOT actuators and must be comprised of: 
Rule R301
R301       *COTS MECHANISMS are legal but have limits. COTS MAJOR MECHANISMS (as defined in I301) purposefully designed to complete a game task are prohibited. Allowed exceptions to this rule are:
Rule G304
G304       *ROBOTS must be set up correctly on the FIELD. A ROBOT must be positioned on the FIELD such that it meets all of the following requirements: