Ramp

Based on feedback from the registered teams, we are planning on using an expanded sheet metal type of surface.

Yes. The ramp will be attached to the sandbox.

In short, no. The ramp cannot be removed from the sandbox during the Excavation Attempt. Part of the intent behind including the ramp is to drive the excavation hardware designs toward mobile systems.

The rules state "The Excavation Hardware will not push Regolith up against the wall to accumulate Regolith."

The intent of this rule also applies to pushing Regolith up the ramp towards the collector, so it is not allowable to push Regolith up the ramp or accumulate it there. The intent of this rule is to ensure that the configuration of the Excavation Hardware is adaptable for in-situ resource utilization and that the sandbox and ramp are not damaged during the excavation attempt.