The Basics
What is Push Back?
The name of the 2025-2026 VEX V5 Robotics Competition game.
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What is "after the Match ends"?
According to rule <SC1>, all Scoring statuses are evaluated at this time.
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What is one?
The number of Robots a Team may use in the competition.
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Who are the Drive Team Members?
Rule <GG1> states that only these individuals are allowed in the Alliance Station during a Match.
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What is fifteen (15) seconds?
The duration of the Autonomous Period in a standard V5RC Match.
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What is 12' x 12'?
The dimensions of the square Field on which the game is played.
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What is the Autonomous Bonus?
This bonus is awarded to the Alliance with the most points at the end of the Autonomous Period.
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What is 18" x 18" x 18"?
The maximum starting size (length, width, and height) for a Robot.
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What is "...together"?
Rule <GG8> states you must "Keep your Robot...".
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What is "no humans"?
Rule <GG12> states that "Autonomous means...".
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What are "red" and "blue"?
The two alliance colors that compete in Head-to-Head Matches.
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What is the Autonomous Win Point?
This is awarded to an Alliance that completes a set of assigned tasks by the end of the Autonomous Period.
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What is Inspection?
All Robots must pass this process before being allowed to compete.
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What is a penalty?
Rule <GG16> states that you can't force an opponent into one of these.
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What is the Autonomous Line?
The line on the Field that Robots must not interfere with or cross during the Autonomous Period.
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What are Blocks?
The objects that Teams try to Score in Goals.
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What is Parked?
The term for a Robot located in a defined zone at the end of the match.
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What is one?
The number of V5 Robot Brains allowed on a Robot.
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What are Blocks?
Per rule <SG4>, you must keep these items in the Field.
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Question: What is the Autonomous Win Point?
Committing a Violation during the Autonomous Period makes an Alliance ineligible for this.
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What is one minute and forty-five seconds (1:45)?
The total time of a standard Driver Controlled Period.
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What is the plastic trough?
Per rule <SC2> (revised 0.2), Blocks must be in contact with the inside surface of this part of the Goal to be Scored.
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What are VEX batteries?
Rule <R13> states that all electrical power must come from these items.
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What is an unlimited number?
he number of Blocks a Robot is allowed to carry, push, or plow at one time.
What is 30 seconds?
The duration of the Autonomous Period for a VEX U (VURC) match.
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