Robot Numbering, Attractive Solutions?

[BHS_STopping]

One option is to follow the racecar numbering scheme.

One example: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...mber_117).jpeg

Another:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...ssan_Front.jpg

Or, if you like a more retro style:
http://bringatrailer.com/wp-content/...ar_Front_1.jpg

And of course we can't forget:
http://rawautos.com/wp-content/uploa.../09/Herbie.jpg

[mrnoble]

Originally Posted by BHS_STopping

One option is to follow the racecar numbering scheme.

One example: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...mber_117).jpeg

Another:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...ssan_Front.jpg

Or, if you like a more retro style:
http://bringatrailer.com/wp-content/...ar_Front_1.jpg

And of course we can't forget:
http://rawautos.com/wp-content/uploa.../09/Herbie.jpg

Exactly. This isn't nearly as limiting as people are saying. Neither the font nor the "rectangle" are manditory. The only problems with a real license plate are that the numbers aren't the proper size, for instance.

[jagoldman]

I was wandering around budget home supply store and found an interesting option... Mailbox/ address numbers! the ones that were there were the correct size and color. I think that this could be a really simple, cheap and elegant solution. They also have screw holes and are easily mountable!

[MrForbes]

The reflectorized ones are fun....try taking a flash picture of a robot that has them

[notmattlythgoe]

One question I have is since the intent of the rule is to see it from any angle on the field, what happens if totes or a can are blocking the number while they are being held by the robot? During inspection this number could be completely visible, but during a match it could end up hidden.

[BrendanB]

There aren't many things you can do to make them attractive however I am considering making a black and yellow set that we can easily swap out so we aren't stuck with not so great looking black and white all season.

[Jon Stratis]

Originally Posted by notmattlythgoe

One question I have is since the intent of the rule is to see it from any angle on the field, what happens if totes or a can are blocking the number while they are being held by the robot? During inspection this number could be completely visible, but during a match it could end up hidden.

This has been answered in Q&A 145

A. The requirements defined in R2 do not account for game elements. Thus partial obstruction by anything but the ROBOT (e.g. TOTES, other ROBOTS, etc.) do not result in a violation of R2.

[notmattlythgoe]

Originally Posted by Jon Stratis

This has been answered in Q&A 145

Thanks Jon.

[MrJohnston]

Originally Posted by MrForbes

The reflectorized ones are fun....try taking a flash picture of a robot that has them

I wonder if they would interfere with another robot's vision tracking...

[MrJohnston]

I really don't see the numbering rules as that big a deal. It makes perfect sense to have some sort of uniform way for bumpers to be displayed and there are many ways to put some simple black and white numbers on a robot.... It may not be "pretty," but that does not mean that it's truly ugly. Make the numbers sharp and clean and it will look fine - even on a beautiful robot.

Heck, if you're really worried about pretty your robot is, make the numbers easily removable so that you only have to look at them when you are competing. When the robot is on display, doing outreach, etc., take the numbers off. After all, most Olympic athletes don't wear their numbers when they aren't participating in events....And, during events, I am certain they do care about the way their uniforms look.

We're required to have black and white numbers? Whatever - no problem.