<G40> Detaching and Reattaching

[FRC173]

Rule G40 states that there is a 10 point penalty for detaching parts or mechanisms.

How would the rule be enforced if my robot were to detach a ramp and platform that raised my alliance partner 12" off the floor? Would the alliance earn 30 points for the 12" but lose the 10 point penalty for a net gain of 20 points?

Similarly, what if my robot were to reattach to the mechanism before the match ended? Would I still incur the 10 point penalty?

[GDC]

Once any part of the robot is detached, it is considered a permanent field element (field debris). Therefore, the elevated robots would not earn bonus points and any robot may not attach to the previously detached part.

[FRC1902]

In reference to rule G40, assuming a robot is designed to intentionally detatch a ramp in the home zone and accept the 10-point penalty:

1. Would this team risk receiving any additional penalties (e.g. a yellow card) for intentionally taking a penalty?

2. Would the detatched ramp be considered part of the robot? Would it be subject to all tipping, blocking, wedging rules of a complete robot? Would it become a field element? Most importantly, could an alliance robot climb on this ramp to gain a 30-point bonus?

Thanks,
Team 1902

[GDC]

Intentionally detaching part of the robot will result in a 10-point penalty, under Rule <G40>. Additional penalties may be received if the situation is determined to be in violation of any other rules. Once any part of the robot is detached, it is considered a permanent field element (field debris). Therefore, the elevated robots would not earn bonus points and robots may not attach to the previously detached part.