FTC 2026–27 BIOBUZZ
Robot build & inspection
Can drive team members touch the robot during AUTO?
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Answer
No, drive team members may not directly or indirectly interact with a ROBOT during AUTO, with a few exceptions.
Exceptions include:
A. to press the ( ▶ ) start button within a MOMENTARY margin of the start of the MATCH,
B. to press the ( ■ ) stop button at the team’s discretion, or
C. for personal safety or OPERATOR CONSOLE safety.
Rule G401
Sources
- G401 *Don’t interact with a ROBOT during AUTO.
- G425 *DRIVE TEAMS, watch your reach.
- T405 *During optional FIELD measurement and calibration time(s) ROBOTS may not practice on the FIELD.
- G403 *ROBOTS are motionless between AUTO and TELEOP.
- Q&A 11: Nectar entry during AUTO
Exceptions include:
A. to press the ( ▶ ) start button within a MOMENTARY margin of the start of the MATCH,
B. to press the ( ■ ) stop button at the team’s discretion, or
C. for personal safety or OPERATOR CONSOLE safety.
Rule G401
Sources
- G401 *Don’t interact with a ROBOT during AUTO.
- G425 *DRIVE TEAMS, watch your reach.
- T405 *During optional FIELD measurement and calibration time(s) ROBOTS may not practice on the FIELD.
- G403 *ROBOTS are motionless between AUTO and TELEOP.
- Q&A 11: Nectar entry during AUTO
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