This mockup reworks the FTC robot inspection sheet around four ideas. Each is shown here and applied throughout the inspection checklist.
Read each line aloud to the team at the table, instead of parsing a declarative statement — the same checklist row, before and after:
| ROBOT does not contain any COMPONENTS that could harm people, damage the ARENA, or damage other ROBOTS. This includes sharp edges, protrusions, or hazards to the ARENA elements. | R201, R202 |
| Does your ROBOT have any COMPONENTS that could harm people, damage the ARENA, or damage other ROBOTS? | R201, R202 |
Each neutral question is paired with the expected answer and what to check, so “pass” is unambiguous.
A section-level question gates the detail checks. Answer “no” and the rest greys out and drops from the count. Try the toggle:
| SECTION QUESTIONDo you have any CUSTOM CIRCUITS or CUSTOM CABLES on your ROBOT? Rest of section is skipped when this is not checked. | |
| – | Do your CUSTOM CIRCUITS provide no more than 5V regulated power and leave critical power paths unaltered? |
| – | Are your circuits wired with appropriately sized insulated copper wire? |
The Pre-Check section confirms the robot, battery, signs, driver station, and power state before inspection starts. Teams can run it while waiting in line, or hand out a printed copy at larger events.