Re: 2008 IRI (Indiana Robotics Invitational)
 

This would be the first year that Indiana teams aren't automatically accepted... I'm not complaining or anything, just wondering the reasoning behind it.

Re: 2008 IRI (Indiana Robotics Invitational)
 

i'm guessing its just to make room for the ever growing amount of powerhouse bots, can't see much other reasoning.

Re: 2008 IRI (Indiana Robotics Invitational)
 

treading through a minefield here, but ....

what makes the IRI the IRI is the broad mix of teams. it has grown well beyond just an indiana event.

we want to be able to select teams based on several factors to create that mix. home address is a factor (ie, cityname, IN) but just one of the many factors, not a guarantee. we do not feel it would be right to deny a team that has worked hard all season, built a good robot, done outreach, etc. and let in a team that just sort of 'showed up', just because the one was an indiana team. we are trying to be fair to all.

i don't like the word 'elite' when refering to the iri, i prefer 'most deserving'.

note also - we stated last year that 2007 was the last year for automatic bids.

and, i predict by 2009 there will be more than 72 indiana teams, so then what would we do ... ;)

Re: 2008 IRI (Indiana Robotics Invitational)
 

Also... Indiana teams have been encouraged to start another off-season event. There is plenty of demand for more play time.

Andy

Re: 2008 IRI (Indiana Robotics Invitational)
 

We will talk about that Friday.

Re: 2008 IRI (Indiana Robotics Invitational)
 

Yes. There will be talk.

Re: 2008 IRI (Indiana Robotics Invitational)
 

While in Atlanta, I heard rumors that the new event might be at the site of the first IRI, Memorial Gym in Kokomo.

Re: 2008 IRI (Indiana Robotics Invitational)
 

if indysam and boiler are talking about what i think they are i kno where its at

Re: 2008 IRI (Indiana Robotics Invitational)
 

All I have to say is that i expect someone to break that 200 point barrier at IRI since it didn't happen at nationals :D

Hopefully I can make this my 2nd IRI, and now that nationals are over I can't wait

Re: 2008 IRI (Indiana Robotics Invitational)
 

I wouldnt be surprised, They do have some sort of set-up going on there ;)

Re: 2008 IRI (Indiana Robotics Invitational)
 

I agree it could happen -

Hybrid: 2 balls down plus three robots catching 5 lines each = 76 points

That leaves 124 points to collect in the Teleoperated period.

I hope I'm there to see it.

Re: 2008 IRI (Indiana Robotics Invitational)
 

Is there any word on how to sign up to volunteer or will that be worked out in the coming weeks? I'll be in the Bend all summer but I'd love to come down for the weekend and see some familiar faces.

Re: 2008 IRI (Indiana Robotics Invitational)
 

I'm waiting to see how you adjust the game this year... or the selection process...

Most of the most competitive robots are hurdlers. There will be many instances at IRI where there are three hurdlers on an alliance... but only two balls. Wouldn't it make sense to add another ball?

Another idea would be to intentionally allow less competitive defensive/lap runner bots to go to IRI.

Anticipating this lap-bot shortage we talked about building a tiny robot that could be sent with our luggage to Indy :D There is no way in hell that 100 will ever be able to send the big robot. But a little robot... hmmm ;)

Re: 2008 IRI (Indiana Robotics Invitational)
 

I know that Team 1629 (GaCo) is hoping to attend IRI this year. I think we put in an application last year but didn't get accepted. Sounds like a lot of fun though.

Re: 2008 IRI (Indiana Robotics Invitational)
 

Our team went last year and it was a great way to get out rookies on the team into how thing are done. It is a lot more relaxed and fun that a regular competition. You do not have to follow all of the strict stuff that the normal competitions have.


Thanks for putting it on every year and we look forward to being there!!!!

Anthony
Team 135