Internet at Competitions

[EricH]

Originally Posted by yash101

First of all, do you mean FMS (Field Management System)? Also, you say, don't use WiFi in the competitions, but you don't really explain why. Also, yes, they will get angry at you, but it isn't a bad thing, like how you are making it sound. That is to just keep the fields working properly. WiFi is a thing that is quite useful in competitions because it will network devices together, allowing them to communicate.

Interference. That's why no WiFi. Field working properly is HUGE! You weren't around in 2012, I don't think--get your hands on a copy of the Einstein Report from that year, and see just what can go wrong if either the field or the robots aren't working properly.



FYI, all: From the 2014 Administrative Manual, Section 4.15, 3rd bullet:

Do not arrange for Internet access or phone lines on the site or attempt to connect to the Internet.

I'm guessing this replaces the WiFi restriction from 2013 and prior years.