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E604        *Give ROBOTS space. When using a tether on TEST AREAS and PRACTICE AREAS, teams must keep a safe distance from all ROBOTS and moving elements and must not interact directly with the ROBOT when it is enabled.

Generally, a safe distance is ~72.0in (~1.83m) from the ROBOT.

Similar Rules

Rule E603
E603        *TEST/PRACTICE AREA attendance is limited. Only team members actively working on the ROBOT are allowed to be at the TEST/PRACTICE AREA.
Rule E602
E602        *Practice only when/where permitted. Teams may only practice with their ROBOT in their pit space, in the designated event TEST AREAS, PRACTICE AREAS, or while in a Practice MATCH.
Rule E606
E606        *Be safe. G102 and G103 also apply at the TEST AREAS and PRACTICE AREAS.
Rule E601
E601        *Inspection for TEST & PRACTICE AREAS. A team may only use the designated TEST AREAS and PRACTICE AREAS with a ROBOT that has passed an initial, complete inspection.
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