What mechanism change is allowed during an inspection before a match?

During an inspection before a match, the rules specify that only mechanisms that are already present during the inspection may be added or removed. This ensures that the robot complies with the established design and safety standards prior to competition. The intent behind this guideline is to maintain a level of transparency and fairness, as well as to prevent teams from making last-minute changes that could give them an unfair advantage.

Permitting only the addition or removal of mechanisms that were present during inspection promotes thorough preparation and encourages teams to carefully consider their design choices before the match. Any alterations to mechanisms that weren't observed during inspection would compromise the integrity of the competition by allowing unverified changes that could affect performance or safety.

Therefore, this option is aligned with the regulations designed to maintain consistency and fairness among competitors during inspections.