R20. Teams must stay hands-off their bagged ROBOT elements during the following time periods:

A. between Stop Build Day and their first event,

B. during the period(s) between their events, and

C. outside of Pit hours while attending events.

Modifying parts at night offsite (e.g. pits have closed and you bring a MECHANISM back to the hotel to fix it) is a violation of R20-C.

Additional time is allowed as follows:

D. After Kickoff, there are no restrictions on when software may be developed.

E. On days a team is not attending an event, they may continue development of any items permitted per R23, including items listed as exempt from R23, but must do so without interfacing with the ROBOT.

F. ROBOTS may be un-bagged and operated briefly after Stop Build Day for brief display purposes only, or for any other purpose that could be reasonably considered display only provided the following requirements are met: