Oficiālā jautājumu un atbilžu sadaļa: VEX IQ Robotics Competition 2026-2027: Level Up

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3145: Clarification on <R14> and Illegal Lubricants


Jerry Lum (Event Partner)
16-May-2026

According to <R14i>, food-safe lubricants (grease, oils, or other lubricants) may be used on Robots.

A Team member consumed french fries at a restaurant that uses canola oil (a vegetable oil) and subsequently touched the gears of their Robot without washing their hands.

Is vegetable oil / canola oil considered a food-safe lubricant that is permitted under <R14i>?

Additionally, the Robot Summary section lists “Grease, oil, graphite, or other lubricants or plastic additives” as illegal parts.

Does this incidental contact with vegetable oil render the Robot illegal?