2015 IRI Rule Changes - Final Update

[Gregor]

May the robot be supported by the additional recycling containers at the start of the match?

[Tyler Olds]

The RECYCLING CONTAINERS may
be contacting and supported by a ROBOT or ROBOTS.

Just to clarify, we can be possessing the RC's of the ground before the start of the match?

[FIMAlumni]

Originally Posted by Tyler Olds

The RECYCLING CONTAINERS may
be contacting and supported by a ROBOT or ROBOTS.

Just to clarify, we can be possessing the RC's of the ground before the start of the match?

Anyone else excited to see what wave is going to do with a fourth recycling can in their possession?

[BenGuy]

Does anyone know if there will be practice matches either Thursday night or Friday morning?

[LDiDomenico]

Does anyone know if there will be practice matches either Thursday night or Friday morning?

There are no practice matches. I believe there is a time on Friday morning to allow robots to test connection to the field.

[Chris Fultz]

Originally Posted by BenGuy

Does anyone know if there will be practice matches either Thursday night or Friday morning?

There are no practice matches. Come ready to play.

There will be time for connection checking and teams are strongly encouraged to confirm field connection before their first match.

[logank013]

I'm sort of confused how the new update of G21-1 differs from the old updated rule... Is the new update for teams that accidentally touch the cans on the left but don't obstruct the other alliance from getting the cans? Or is there something I'm missing that the new update offers? Thanks.

[Kevin Leonard]

Originally Posted by logank013

I'm sort of confused how the new update of G21-1 differs from the old updated rule... Is the new update for teams that accidentally touch the cans on the left but don't obstruct the other alliance from getting the cans? Or is there something I'm missing that the new update offers? Thanks.

It allows for robots that use the center of the field to reach around the cans to not get penalized for crossing slightly over the mid-line. Think like a one-armed 610.

[Edxu]

Originally Posted by Kevin Leonard

It allows for robots that use the center of the field to reach around the cans to not get penalized for crossing slightly over the mid-line. Think like a one-armed 610.

Now part of me wishes we should've applied for IRI...

Oh well, I'm still excited for all these crazy robot upgrades!

[Chris Fultz]

Originally Posted by logank013

I'm sort of confused how the new update of G21-1 differs from the old updated rule... Is the new update for teams that accidentally touch the cans on the left but don't obstruct the other alliance from getting the cans? Or is there something I'm missing that the new update offers? Thanks.

The prime change is in the blue box. Don't mess with or be near the other RCs, or you will be penalized. We are trying to keep the rule simple, and make the intent very clear.

[BenGuy]

Originally Posted by Chris Fultz

There are no practice matches. Come ready to play.

There will be time for connection checking and teams are strongly encouraged to confirm field connection before their first match.

Ok, thanks for getting back to me, forgive my ignorance (this will be my first IRI) but is there a practice field / area? Thanks.

[FIMAlumni]

Any update's on when the (preliminary) match schedule will be available?

[Chris Fultz]

Originally Posted by FIMAlumni

Any update's on when the (preliminary) match schedule will be available?

It will be posted Wednesday am and assuming all 67 teams arrive that will be the final schedule.

[JOEL340]

Originally Posted by Chris Fultz

It will be posted Wednesday am and assuming all 67 teams arrive that will be the final schedule.

Any idea when this will become available?

[carpedav000]

Originally Posted by JOEL340

Any idea when this will become available?

And could someone post it on CD?