<SG1>
Starting a Match. Prior to the start of each Match, the Robot must be placed such that it meets all of the following criteria:
• No larger than 18” (457.2 mm) long by 18” (457.2 mm) wide by 18” (457.2 mm) tall.
• Not contacting any Blocks other than a maximum of one (1) Preload. See rule <SG5>.
• Not contacting any Goals or Loaders.
• Not contacting any other Robots.
• Completely stationary (i.e., no motors or other mechanisms in motion).
• Contacting and/or at least partially within the vertical projection of its Alliance-colored Park Zone. Note: Using external influences, such as Preloads or the Field Perimeter, to maintain a Robot’s starting size is only acceptable if the Robot would still satisfy the constraints of <R5> and pass inspection without these influences. Violation Notes: The Match will not begin with any conditions in this rule unmet. If a Robot cannot meet these conditions in a timely manner, the Robot will be removed from the Field and rules <R3d> and <GG2> will apply until the situation is corrected. They will not receive a Disqualification, but they will not be permitted to play in the Match.
This rule is applied differently for VEX U. See Rule <VUG7>
Significant Q&As:
• Q&A 3000 - Robots don’t have to start in contact with the Field Tiles if they meet all other requirements and don’t exceed the maximum starting size
Figure SG-1: An overhead view of the Field, with four Robots in legal starting positions.
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