A plea for a quieter pit area

[Katie_UPS]

I agree and disagree. Sometimes its helpful, especially when you're one of the socializers in the middle of the walkway (I confess and apologize). However, if it takes a lungful to shout it, then yeah: its overkill. Also, I can remember transporting a robot; there isn't always time to go slower (lots of repairs, forgot to change bumpers, etc), and rarely did I have an extra hand to tap someone -the lots of someones in the aisle- and ask them to move aside.

Also, visitors in the pits either a) know whats going on and aren't alarmed by the announcement of the oncoming robot or b) don't know what happens behind the curtain and aren't aware that teams have to transport their robot in a timely manner- thus they need the memo.

Proclamation: Nessicary in congested areas
Volume: Should be reasonable- loud enough to be heard within 7-8 seconds walking distance, but not across the entire pit.
Running Over People: Not acceptable. <not serious>As a safety captain, I have to say that</ns> Injuring people (or potentially injuring people) in the name of getting to queuing (or for any reason) is not okay. Ever.