How can robots earn BASE points at the end of TELEOP?

Robots earn BASE points at the end of TELEOP by returning to their Base zone. In the context of the game, the Base zone is a critical area that represents safety and completion of tasks for the robot. When a robot successfully returns to this designated area, it signifies that it has completed its objectives for that match phase, thus earning the BASE points associated with this action.

Returning to the Base zone reflects strategic use of the game field and shows that the robot is able to navigate back to safety after possibly engaging in scoring or other activities. This reinforces efficient robot design and programming to maximize point earning as part of overall match strategy.

The other choices do not directly correlate to earning BASE points in the established rules. For example, touching the opposing team’s zone might not be a method of scoring points, scoring in their own zone might earn points but not specifically BASE points, and preventing the opponent from scoring could have strategic value but does not contribute directly to BASE points earned at the end of TELEOP.