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1799: G7 - Match Load Barrier Positioning Aide


47969A
28-Nov-2023

A robot is touching multiple sides of match load barriers, such that it is supported and less likely to be moved horizontally off the bar, but is not actively 'gripping' onto the barrier in any way, and it is still able to be vertically lifted off the bar without damaging it. Would this be considered a violation of <G7>?<G7>

The robot is not designed to "clamp" onto the bar, but rather it is build so that an arm is used as a positioning aide to assist under defense so that they are less likely to be pulled out of position. There is no mechanical mechanism used to "grip" the match load bar.

G7  
Answered by committee
14-Dec-2023

The December 5, 2023, game manual update revised the Note following rule <G7> to specify that Robots may legally clamp onto their own Alliance's Match Load Bars in addition to their own Elevation Bars. There is no rule against the mechanism and action you've described, therefore it is legal.