<SG2>

Horizontal expansion is limited. Once the Match begins, Robots may expand horizontally up to a length of 24”. The Robot can never be larger than 11”x24”, and must always be able to fit within an 11”x24” rectangular horizontal footprint.

Teams should be aware that Robots may incidentally expand horizontally while extending vertically (e.g., mechanisms that arc, swing, or deploy upward). Upon request, Teams must be prepared to demonstrate that their Robot does not exceed the maximum size constraint of 11” x 24” at any point, including while any vertical expansion mechanisms are in use.

Figure SG2-1: A demonstration of how the size of the Robot may change horizontally through the course of a vertical expansion. The Robot on the far left is extended beyond 24”, and would be in Violation of <SG2>.