Mark is 100% correct. As long as the robot starts completely in launch, you can complete any mission from home. 

See Rule 15. 

Michael Brown 
Referee Advisor
VA DC FLL




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I believe so, IF the robot starts completely inside of one of the launch areas.
Mark Nottingham
6th Grade Science Teacher
First Lego League Robotics Coach- CCMS Team 31516
Carroll County Middle School
Carroll County Public Schools
(276)728-2382
 
 


On Fri, Aug 16, 2024 at 10:04 AM First Lego League in Virginia and DC <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
My students are asking me a great question I don't think I've come across yet: can a robot perform a mission while in the sideline/home staging area?

Dan Bell
Middle School eLAB Facilitator
Robotics & Climbing Coach
103 N. Mooreland Rd.
Richmond, VA 23229
P804.740.7077
    

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