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Yes, whenever the sticking is possibly due to the condition of the field at the beginning of the match. But if the robot action is "tamping down" on the loop before removal, then benefit of the doubt will become progressively harder to obtain. Also note per the Q&A that we expect to see a lifting action, if the loop should break during removal.

The loops definitely do settle and stick on the axles, and I am asking referees to double check frequently that they are able to move freely. Generally speaking, in my tournament observations, robots don't have too much trouble lifting the loops, but when the loops are stuck, it is obvious that it is incorrect model setup--which means that the team earns the associated points. I was able to successfully intervene a couple of times and ensure an appropriate result.

On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 11:00 AM, Leslie Eckmann <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

We need some clarification about the elevated rings and scoring at the state tournament. We are experiencing the problem that the rings settle on the axles and are virtually impossible for the robot to remove. Even when we are very careful to be sure that they are gently perched, they still have a tendency to become firmly anchored.

Our robot is very accurate in retrieving the elevated rings but when they are firmly settled on the axle, it causes the robot to get ‘stuck’ in that portion of the program. Will the referees intervene to unstick the rings during the match?

Leslie Eckmann

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