1.   The team’s robot MUST pass inspection before being allowed to compete in Qualification Rounds. Noncompliance with any robot design or construction rule may result in disqualification of the robot at an event.

2.   Each robot MUST display the appropriate identification features as mandated by the tournament.

3.   Robot construction is constrained by the number of Official VEX Components a team may use as defined in the Robot section of the manual.

4.   The maximum size of the robot for starting a Qualifying or Elimination Match is 18 inches (45.73cm) wide by 18 inches (45.73cm) long by 18 inches (45.73cm) high. The robot MUST fit within a Robot Sizing Device without touching the sides or top of the Robot Sizing Device. The robot must be self-supporting while in the Robot Sizing Device.

5.   The starting configuration of the robot at the beginning of a match MUST be the same as a robot configuration inspected for compliance, and within the maximum allowed size.

a.  Teams using more than one robot configuration at the beginning of matches MUST tell the inspector(s) and have the robot inspected in its largest configuration(s).

b.  A team may NOT have their robot inspected in one configuration and then place it at the  start of a match in an uninspected configuration.

6.   When a team makes a modification to improve performance or reliability of their robot, the team may request a re-inspection of their robot by an inspector.

7.   Inspectors evaluate robots to insure that each robot has been designed to operate and function safely. The robot must be designed for safe operation and handling. Specific safety rules and limitations apply to the design and construction of a robot.

8.   A robot is deemed successfully inspected when all items listed on the “Robot Inspection Checklist” have been recorded as “passed” by an inspector.

9.   Each robot MUST include a mounting device to securely hold the Robot Identification Flag throughout an entire match. Specific regulations can be found in the Robot section of the manual.

a.  The Robot Identification Flag mounting device may NOT extend outside the Robot Sizing Device.

b.  The Robot Identification Flag may NOT extend outside the Robot Sizing Device at the start of a match.