<R12> - Robot Size

[FRC57]

The rule states a robot may not exceed 72" in width and depth. Does this mean the robot must at all times fit into a box 72" by 72" at an arbitrary rotation about the vertical axis? Or are we to pretend 72" rulers are glued to the front and sides of the robot? An example would be a robot with a pole the extended horizontally such that the robot is 80" wide, but still 38" in depth. The robot could be oriented so the rod extends along the diagonal of the 72" square and the entire robot would still fit in the square.

[GDC]

The intent of Rule <R12> is that the robot must be able to fit within a 72" x 72" virtual box at all times when outside of the Home Zone. The orientation of the robot within the box is inconsequential.