VEX IQ Robotics Competition 2024-2025: Rapid Relay

Overview

• Competition features the game Rapid Relay.
• Field dimensions: 6 feet by 8 feet.
• Field components: Wall, Pickup Zone, Load Zone.
• Wall contains 4 Targets, each with a Switch in the center.
• Game objects: Plush Balls, approximately 150 mm (just under 6 inches) in diameter.

Game Setup

• Each robot has 1 Preload Ball (total of 2 at start).
• A third Ball stays out of play initially.

Gameplay Mechanics

• Objective: Score Goals by launching Balls through Targets.
• Points:
  • Each Goal: 1 point.
  • Clearing a Switch: 1 additional point per cleared Switch.
• Scored Balls land in the Pickup Zone, retrieved by the Loader.
• Up to 2 Balls can be in play at once.
• Loaders can introduce a third Ball via the Loading Station, which randomly sends it to the Load Zone.

Scoring System

• Points for passing the Ball to an Alliance Partner:
  • 1 Switch cleared: 4 points per pass.
  • 2 Switches cleared: 8 points per pass.
  • 3 Switches cleared: 10 points per pass.
  • 4 Switches cleared: 12 points per pass.

Rapid Load Period

• Last 15 seconds of the Match.
• Loaders can introduce Balls into any legal robot Starting Zone.
• Balls loaded this way are not eligible for passing.

Robot Size Restrictions

• Robots must begin the Match fully contained in one of the two Starting Zones (23 inches wide by 6 feet long).

Competition Formats

1. Teamwork Challenge Matches:

   • 60 seconds collaboration between two teams.
   • Each team consists of 2 Drivers, 1 robot, 1 Loader.
   • One Driver operates the robot for the first half, the other for the second half.
   • Loader operates throughout the full Match.

2. Driving Skills Challenge Matches:

   • 60 seconds of Driver-controlled time to score points.

3. Autonomous Coding Skills Challenge Matches:

   • 60 seconds of autonomous robot operation; no Drivers allowed.

Additional Information

• Scores from Driving and Autonomous Coding Skills Challenges determine the Robot Skills Challenge Champion.
• For official rules and requirements, refer to the Game Manual at RECF.org and VEXIQ.com.
• To register a team, find events, or ask questions, visit RobotEvents.com.

Conclusion

• Good luck and have a great season!