The random placement of the objects is announced when the robots are in the robot parking lot, i.e. after the construction phase is over. This can take place at the same time as the robot check, or afterwards. This placement then applies to all teams.
In some competitions, especially the Swiss final, this ranking is drawn by lot on site or determined by a random generator, while in other competitions the referees receive it from the competition management in a sealed envelope that is only opened after the end of the construction phase. In no case do teams know the randomizations in advance. Theoretically, it is possible for the same placement to be drawn twice.
Which objects are placed randomly and which are not is specified in the task for the respective age group. Using Elementary 2025 as an example, this means that the satellites are placed randomly in each round, while the other objects always have the same starting position.
Reference: General Regulations 2025, Rule 9.6.