FAQ (Active)¶

This page answers common questions for the current competition year. For the 2024 archived FAQ, see Archive → 2024 → FAQ.

Can I still access the 2024 rules and FAQ?¶

Yes. Use the version switcher in the header to select 2024, or open Archive → 2024 → FAQ.

Where do I find the latest rules?¶

All canonical content lives in this site under the relevant sections (Competition, Tracks). The header shows the active version.

How do I propose a change or clarification?¶

Open a pull request that edits the relevant Markdown under docs/, and add a short note to docs/changelog.md describing the change. The Guidelines Committee will review.

Are PDFs the source of truth?¶

No. PDFs may be attached for reference, but the Markdown pages here are authoritative.

Can we use cloud models for AI features?¶

Yes, during development. For the final judged runs, all AI inference must be offline on limited local/edge hardware. Teams are evaluated on small, locally run multimodal models (see constraints in Competition → Rules & Scoring). Interop checks remain read-only/shadow (no PLC writes).