2024-2025 VEX IQ Robotics Competition: Rapid Relay

Overview of the Game

• Game Name: Rapid Relay
• Field Size: 6 feet by 8 feet
• Field Layout:
  • Wall with four targets (each target has a switch in its center)
  • Pickup zone on one side
  • Load zone on the opposite side

Game Objects

• Game Objects: Plush balls
  • Size: ~150 mm (just under 6 inches in diameter)
  • Preloads: 2 balls (one per robot)
  • 3rd ball stays outside of the field initially

Scoring System

• Goals:
  • Launch balls through targets in the wall
  • Each goal = 1 point
  • First pass through a target clears the switch = additional point
  • Scored balls land in the pickup zone
  • Balls can be retrieved by the loader

Ball Play Mechanics

• Up to 2 balls in play at any time
• While one ball is being picked up, a third ball can be introduced:
  • Loader drops the ball into the loading station
  • The loading station sends the ball to one side of the load zone
  • New cycle begins once the ball touches the floor
• Points for passing to an Alliance partner:
  • Points vary based on cleared switches:
    • 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 passes

Robot Size Restrictions

• Robots must start fully contained in one of the two starting zones
  • Size of starting zones: 23 inches wide by 6 feet long

Ways to Play

1. Teamwork Challenge Matches:
   • Two teams collaborate for 60 seconds
   • Maximize points together
   • Each team has: 2 drivers, 1 robot, 1 loader
   • Roles: 1 driver operates for the first half, the other for the second half
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 to score points
   • No drivers allowed

Notes on Robot Skills Challenges

• Scoring in Robot Skills Challenges may differ from standard gameplay
• Check the game manual for specific details

Additional Resources

• For official rules and robot requirements:
  • Game manual at: recf.org and vexiq.com
• To register a team or find events:
  • Visit Robotevents.com

Conclusion

• Good luck, and have a great season!