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 touch the robot during AUTO.
According to Rule G401, as soon as the countdown to start the MATCH begins and until the end of AUTO, DRIVE TEAM members may not directly or indirectly interact with a ROBOT.
Sources
- G401 *Don’t interact with a ROBOT during AUTO.
- G425 *DRIVE TEAMS, watch your reach.
- Gameplay Team Webinar - December — 2:35 to 5:06 — FIRST Tech Challenge — FIRST Tech Challenge
- G412 *ROBOTS must be under control.
- FTC DECODE Fouls, Explained — 10:02 to 12:34 — Brogan M. Pratt — Brogan M. Pratt
According to Rule G401, as soon as the countdown to start the MATCH begins and until the end of AUTO, DRIVE TEAM members may not directly or indirectly interact with a ROBOT.
Sources
- G401 *Don’t interact with a ROBOT during AUTO.
- G425 *DRIVE TEAMS, watch your reach.
- Gameplay Team Webinar - December — 2:35 to 5:06 — FIRST Tech Challenge — FIRST Tech Challenge
- G412 *ROBOTS must be under control.
- FTC DECODE Fouls, Explained — 10:02 to 12:34 — Brogan M. Pratt — Brogan M. Pratt
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