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Official Q&A: VEX IQ Robotics Competition 2024-2025: Rapid Relay
2157: Preload Height Restrictions?
Per <G5> Robots begin the match in the starting size
Can the preloaded ball exceed the 15" height ceiling for the requirements? IE - if the robot build itself is below the height threshold but a preload ball is sitting on TOP of the robot and would break the 15" plane, is that a violation?
Answered by committee
The Preload Ball is not part of the Robot, and is not subject to the 15" height limit for the Robot.