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Official Q&A: VEX IQ Robotics Competition 2024-2025: Rapid Relay
2349: Robot Height Restrictions
Can a robot's catapult extend past the 15" height restriction during game play if it is well below the 15" height when collapses, such as before game play.
The offical Rapid Relay Game video appears to show a robot catapult extending past 15", but the rules are unclear.
<SG2> Robot expansion is limited. Robots may not expand beyond the 23” x 73” horizontal or 15” vertical starting size limits at any time during a Match. The 15” height limit is a “virtual ceiling,” meaning that no part of a Robot may exceed 15” above the Floor, regardless of Robot orientation.
The rule clearly states that no part of a Robot may ever exceed 15" above the Floor. As described on page 4 of the game manual, if there are any conflicts between the game manual and other materials, including the game reveal video, the current version of the game manual takes precedence.