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R205       *Do not make a mess on the FIELD. ROBOTS may not contain any materials which if unintentionally released would damage the FIELD, other ROBOTS or delay the start of a MATCH due to required clean-up or decontamination.  Lubricants may be used only to reduce friction within the ROBOT and must not contaminate the FIELD or other ROBOTS.

Lubricants (e.g., grease) used on the ROBOT must not be excessively applied such that they spin off or drip off during normal ROBOT operations on the FIELD.

Additional examples of items that will violate this rule include (but are not limited to):

-        any ballast not secured sufficiently, including loose ballast such as sand, coffee beans, kitty litter, or ball bearings, such that it may be released on the FIELD during a MATCH

-        liquid or gel materials

-        tire sealant, and

-        other lubricants including graphite powder

Similar Rules

Rule R203
R203       *Design ROBOTS for safety and fair play. ROBOT parts shall not be made from hazardous materials, be unsafe, cause an unsafe condition, or interfere with the operations of other ROBOTS. Examples of items that will violate this rule include (but are not limited to):
Rule R206
R206       *Do not damage SCORING ELEMENTS. ROBOT elements likely to contact SCORING ELEMENTS shall not pose a significant hazard to the SCORING ELEMENT.
Rule R605
R605       *Batteries are not ballast. No batteries other than those allowed per R601 and R602 are allowed on the ROBOT, whether or not they are being used to supply power.
Rule R202
R202       *No exposed sharp edges. Protrusions from the ROBOT and exposed surfaces on the ROBOT shall not pose hazards to the ARENA elements (including SCORING ELEMENTS) or people.