The team collected spare and discarded parts from other international teams and assembled a replacement robot in time to pass inspection. The makeshift robot lacked much of the original machine’s scoring ability, so the students changed tactics. Rather than focusing on offense, the team shifted to defense, analyzing opponents’ movement and protecting space for alliance partners while avoiding penalties. The approach helped the team win four consecutive qualification matches.
Officers said both drivers violated traffic rules requiring drivers to immediately yield to ambulances, fire trucks, police vehicles, and emergency repair vehicles using sirens. The drivers will be summoned to give statements and face fines of NT$6,000 to NT$30,000. Their driver’s licenses may also be revoked, and their vehicle plates suspended for six months, police said.
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