Also....
 

I also bet the fields will stay the same shape....


If u notice they are "different" this year and made from almost all aluminium/steel.....my bet is they keep this for at least 2-3 years or that would just be wasting money....

:)

Ice Ice Baby
 

On January 5, 2002, I sat in the lecture hall at Temple University for the Philadelphia kickoff - and I could have swore form the hints that were dropped that we would be on ice this year. I kinda' knew that it was far too difficult to do, but I couldn't get past all of the references. Several times in the kickoff broadcast speakers mentioned just how very important traction would be. There were several other clues that made me think ice before the field was unveiled. If only all of the regional facilities could accomodate an ice field...that would be cool.

I dont think dirt is feasible, because of the damage it could cause to robots and the shear mess.

A hanging robot thing would be cool, but that seems entirely too different from past competitions to be done now.

I bet that water could be done. The same venues would be able to host events too (I'm picturing large rectangular "pools" that are about a foot deep). I think that would be a really cool change for next year.

But I still do like the carpet, it's fun.

I think that if they change the floor, they will set a BETTER one, not a WORSE.

For example, something not to steer a lot and something that doesn't get damaged so easily. That would be a very good change. I don't mean I'm against carpet, though.


Hey, are there FIRST people checking this forum to see our ideas and use them next year? Hmmm... ;)

I highly doubt they would haul dirt into some of these places for a FIRST match... such as Northwestern's basketball stadium.. :rolleyes:

i say we just have flying robots, then we wont have to worry about the playing surface.