Terrific event, great venue, good people.
Congratulations to the winners: CyberKnights 195 and GaelHawks 230. Two classic teams that each won the DCA this year, which shows how a well rounded program can lead to better Robots.
The great story here is The Panther Project 2064, who, in their 9th year, finally won a competition with a beautiful Robot, playing their role exceedingly well. They punched their ticket to the District Championship. CyberHawk Project!
The finalists of Apple Pi 2067, Titanium Tomahawks 2170, and Sim City 3464 (Titanium Pi City!), did their best, but the cycle times of the winners were just a little bit shorter.
2170 really crossed a threshold in Hartford. Some minor modifications in tote loading with their slipper slide made all of the difference and they have rightfully qualified for the NEDCMP.
3464 is on the bubble. It is interesting how being the 3rd pick on a winning and finalist alliance has marginal value in a district. (
Have you seen the algorithm?)
The teams really brought the party and made this event pop. Special thanks for this goes to the Uberbots 1124, Tech Tigers 3654, Birds of Prey 181 (this was their house!), Athena's Warriors 3182 (best hats!), and Titanium Tomahawks 2170 (Best new Mascot uniform ever!)