The core document governs a FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) event centered around an aquatic-themed challenge. It provides comprehensive rules, regulations, and guidelines that participating teams must adhere to throughout the design, construction, and competition phases. This document outlines acceptable robot dimensions, weight limits, allowed materials, and scoring methodologies within the defined game environment. As an example, it specifies how many points are awarded for successful autonomous actions or the placement of game pieces within designated scoring zones.
Understanding this document is critical for teams to develop competitive and compliant robots. Its directives influence strategic decisions, engineering designs, and operational approaches. Reviewing its contents ensures fairness and consistency across all competing teams. Historically, revisions and updates to the document address ambiguities, introduce new challenges, or refine existing rules to improve the overall competition experience. This iterative process reflects feedback from the FRC community and adapts to evolving robotics technology.
