1. Objective
- Pull the opposing robot across the designated line.
- A clear loss, immobilisation or crossing of the losing line determines the result as defined by the arena briefing.
2. Starting Protocol
- Robots must begin in the marked starting zones.
- The match starts only on the judge’s signal.
- Teams may not physically touch, hold, push or pull a robot after the round begins unless the judge stops the round.
3. Mechanisms
- Hooks, tethers and pulling mechanisms must meet the event safety requirements.
- Mechanisms must not be designed to injure people or damage the arena.
- Excessive force or an unsafe mechanism may be stopped by the judge.
4. Safety
- Every robot must pass technical inspection.
- Power systems and batteries must remain within the announced limits.
IMPORTANT: Event-day briefing, technical inspection and judge instructions may provide additional arena-specific requirements. Those safety instructions take precedence where stricter.