2015 IRI Rule Changes - Final Update

[Chris Fultz]

"Final" version of IRI rules updates.

Minor error corrections and clarification of extra Recycling Container placement and protection of center Recycling Containers.

A copy will be provided to each team at the IRI.

Any added clarifications will be made in the Driver's Meeting on Friday AM.

[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 Gregor

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

No. There is no change to this rule:

G7 When placed on the FIELD for a MATCH, each ROBOT must be:

A. .in compliance with all ROBOT rules

B. .fully supported by the floor, SCORING PLATFORM, and/or SCORING PLATFORM ramps on their ALLIANCE’S side of the FIELD, and

C. completely outside of their AUTO ZONE and LANDFILL ZONE.

[Chris Fultz]

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?

YES.

[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.

[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?

[Knufire]

Originally Posted by BenGuy

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

There will be a full field (minus electronics) set up next to the pit area.

[Koko Ed]

Originally Posted by Chris Fultz

There are no practice matches. Come ready to play.
.

YAY!