What does it mean for a robot to be DISABLED?

When a robot is described as DISABLED in the context of FTC (FIRST Tech Challenge) competitions, it means that the robot's output has been shut off by the referee. This typically occurs due to rule violations, safety concerns, or technical issues where the robot can no longer participate actively in the match. A referee has the authority to disable a robot to ensure fair play and safety for all teams involved.

In contrast, when a robot is out of the match, it is completely excluded and recognized as such for the duration of that match. Being unable to score points can happen for various reasons, but it does not specifically define a DISABLED state; a robot can be operational but simply not scoring. Functioning only during the TeleOp period is not relevant to being DISABLED, as it does not imply any operational issues or referee intervention. Thus, the correct interpretation of DISABLED is that the robot's outputs are specifically turned off by the referee.