<SG1>
Starting a Match. Prior to the start of each Match, each 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 Scoring Objects other than a maximum of one (1) Preload. See rule <SG5>.
• Not contacting Goals, Loaders, Load Zones, or Toggles.
• Not contacting any other Robots, and not sharing a Quadrant with another Robot.
• Completely stationary (i.e., no motors or other mechanisms in motion).
• Contacting the Field tiles and Field Perimeter on their Alliance’s side of the Autonomous Line. 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 <R3> 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 <R2d> and <GG2> will apply until the situation is corrected. They will not receive a Disqualification, but should receive a Minor Violation and will not be permitted to play in the Match. Clause A of this rule is applied differently for VEX U. See Rule <VUG1> and <VUG3>.
Figure SG-1: An overhead view of the Field, with four Robots in legal starting positions.