What methods are used for robot scoring verification during FRC Crescendo?

In FRC Crescendo, the verification of robot scoring relies heavily on monitoring conducted by judges and referees during gameplay. This method ensures that all scoring is accurately observed and recorded in real-time as matches unfold. Judges and referees are trained to understand the rules and scoring criteria, which helps provide objective oversight. Their presence during matches is crucial because they can quickly assess gameplay situations and make decisions based on the live action, rather than relying on potentially subjective or delayed methods such as video analysis or self-reporting.

While other methods, such as video analysis, can support assessments after the fact, they do not provide the immediate feedback necessary during the match. Similarly, team self-reporting may introduce bias, and participant surveys are conducted after events, serving a different purpose entirely than real-time scoring verification. The dynamic nature of robot competitions makes the active oversight by judges and referees the most reliable method for ensuring accurate scoring during the event itself.