A plea for a quieter pit area

[thefro526]

Originally Posted by sanddrag

It's precisely this type of behavior that caused me to start this thread. It truly is odd how widespread this is, like instructions were announced in some mass e-mail I didn't get.

Over the last few years, Various members of our team have been told by the Safety Judges that someone should be leading the cart, clearing the way for the robot and drive-team. I don't remember ever being told to yell "Robot", I think it's just something that people believe to be the proper procedure.

Usually, our preferred method of clearing the way is saying "Excuse us, Robot coming through" in a slightly louder than normal voice.

Interestingly enough, this is all I could find in the safety manual on the topic of robot transportation:

Transporting:
 Make sure the robot is secured to the cart.
 Keep the cart under control at all times, especially when removing or placing the
robot.
 Use Gracious Professionalism around others to prevent damage or injury. Do not
include music on your robot transporter.
 Use patience and control when moving the robot, especially in crowded areas. Walk;
don’t run.
 Ensure that the cart will not roll away or pose a hazard, especially upon robot
removal. Use a chock block if necessary.
 Use the gate opening when entering/exiting the playing field. Don’t climb over the
railing