<G4> Robots begin the Match in the starting volume. At the beginning of a Match, each Robot must be smaller than a volume of 18” (457.2 mm) long by 18” (457.2 mm) wide by 18” (457.2 mm) tall. Using Field Elements, such as the field perimeter wall, to maintain starting size is only acceptable if the Robot would still satisfy the constraints of and pass inspection without the Field Element. Robots in violation of this limit will be removed from the field prior to the start of the Match, at the Head Referee’s discretion.
<R4> Robots must fit in a sizing box. At the beginning of any Match, Robots must be smaller than 18” (457.2 mm) long by 18” (457.2 mm) wide by 18” (457.2 mm) tall.
Q&A 439 https://www.robotevents.com/VRC/2019-2020/QA/439 Q&A 423 https://www.robotevents.com/VRC/2019-2020/QA/423
Although you have answered questions about starting size in the past (see q&a's listed above), we are still a bit confused on the legality of the situations drawn below.
A & B: The robot itself is in size, but the preload is out of 18” (length wise)
C : The robot itself is out of size (height wise because of its tray), while the preload is inside of the robot
We are mainly concerned with this: if you were to put the preload into your robot and by doing so it forces a section of your robot out of the 18"x18"x18" size (as seen in scenario C where the tray was forced outside by the preload), would that be a legal starting position. If you could clarify which starting positions are considered legal that would be very helpful. Thank you!
