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Official Q&A: VEX V5 Robotics Competition 2024-2025: High Stakes

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2006: Reference Point of Robot with Respect to SG2


Nathanael Oliver (Event Partner)
15-May-2024

Specifically the line in <SG2> that says: "Horizontal expansion is measured from the Robot’s perspective;"

What part of the robot is considered the reference point of the robot for taking into consideration when expanding? Is it relative to the wheels? or the back most plate? is it up to the team to tell the head referee in inspection? or is it something else?

To better explain my question this image shows the same expansion relative to the wheels and relative to the back plate. img

Answered by committee
29-May-2024

The Robot's horizontal size includes all portions of the Robot, including any non-functional decorations or protruding parts like cables or zip ties. All measurements and size checks must include all parts of the Robot. Your green-highlighted examples would match the intent of rule <SG2>.