diff --git a/pages/general_rules/Procedure.tex b/pages/general_rules/Procedure.tex index c4de11de..db3d6e3b 100644 --- a/pages/general_rules/Procedure.tex +++ b/pages/general_rules/Procedure.tex @@ -91,34 +91,43 @@ \subsection{Removal of robots} \end{enumerate} -\subsection{Start signal}\label{rule:start_signal} +\subsection{Start Signal}\label{rule:start_signal} The default \iterm{start signal} (unless stated otherwise) is \iterm{door opening}. Other start signals are allowed but must be authorized by the \iaterm{Technical Committee}{TC} during the Robot Inspection (see~\refsec{sec:robot_inspection}). \begin{enumerate} - \item \textbf{Door opening:} The robot is waiting behind the door, outside the \Arena{} and accompanied by a team member. - The test starts when a referee (not a team member) opens the door. - - \item \textbf{Start button:} If the robot is not able to automatically start after the door is open, the team may start the robot using a start button. - \begin{enumerate}[nosep] - \item It must be a physical button on the robot (e.g., a dedicated one or releasing the eStop). - \item It is allowed to use the robot's contact/pressure sensors (e.g., pushing the head or an arm joint). - \item Using a start button needs to be announced to the referees before the test starts. - \item There may be penalties for using a start button in some tests - \end{enumerate} - - \item \textbf{Ad-hoc start signal:} Other means of triggering robot to action are allowed but must be approved by the \iaterm{Technical Committee}{TC} during the Robot Inspection (see~\refsec{sec:robot_inspection}). - These include: - \begin{itemize}[nosep] - \item QR Codes - \item Verbal instructions - \item Custom HRI interfaces (apps, software, etc.) - \end{itemize} - \textbf{Remark:} There may be penalties for using Ad-hoc start signals in some tests. The use of mouses, keyboards, and devices attached to ECRA computers is strictly forbidden. - + \item \textbf{Door opening:} The robot is waiting behind the door, outside the \Arena{} and accompanied by a team member. + The test starts when a referee (not a team member) opens the door. + + \item \textbf{Start button:} If the robot is not able to automatically start after the door is open, the team may start the robot using a start button. + \begin{enumerate}[nosep] + \item It must be a physical button on the robot (e.g., a dedicated one or releasing the eStop). + \item It is allowed to use the robot's contact/pressure sensors (e.g., pushing the head or an arm joint). + \item Using a start button needs to be announced to the referees before the test starts. + \item There may be penalties for using a start button in some tests. + \end{enumerate} + + \item \textbf{Ad-hoc start signal:} Other means of triggering the robot to action are allowed but must be approved by the \iaterm{Technical Committee}{TC} during the Robot Inspection (see~\refsec{sec:robot_inspection}). + These include: + \begin{itemize}[nosep] + \item QR Codes + \item Verbal instructions + \item Custom HRI interfaces (apps, software, etc.) + \end{itemize} + \textbf{Remark:} There may be penalties for using Ad-hoc start signals in some tests. The use of mouses, keyboards, and devices attached to ECRA computers is strictly forbidden. + + \item \textbf{No penalties for physical constraints (HSR only):} + In cases where a physical issue, such as a door bump, impedes the league's ability to ensure a standard start signal with full safety for the HSR robot, penalties will not be imposed. The following guidelines apply: + \begin{itemize}[nosep] + \item The team must document the physical issue and notify the committee prior to the Robot Inspection. + \item The issue must be reviewed and approved by the league's rules committee. + \item An alternative start method will be determined on-site in consultation with the committee. + \end{itemize} + This rule ensures fairness and flexibility while addressing unavoidable physical challenges during league operations. \end{enumerate} + \subsection{Entering and leaving the \Arena{}} \label{rule:start_position} \begin{enumerate}