2016 Minnesota Robotics Invitational

[cadandcookies]

Looking forward to MRI! Even though I won't be able to be there the entire day, I know we have a number of GOFIRSTers who will be training in a variety of roles (no, not as safety glass table attendants ). I look forward to seeing many of Minnesota's premier teams take the field once more-- I'm sure the elimination rounds will be very interesting!

[jajabinx124]

Looks like the team list was updated for MRI. 2169 is no longer on the list and 4549 the iron bulls were added.

[topgun]

I just posted the tshirt design for the 2016 MRI on Chief Delphi. This was a product of the FireBears media team and is the first time we have done an event tshirt for the MRI.

At the MRI, anyone can order the size, style (short or long sleeve), and color (Ash Grey, Cornsilk and Sky) and the tshirt company will make the shirt for you as you watch.

Also, a new addition to our food offerings this year will be mini-donuts! You will be able to bring back enjoyable memories of those carefree days at the Minnesota State Fair as you snack on mini-donuts and watch exciting robot action.

In addition, our media team will be conducting team interviews, Team 2052 - The KnightKrawlers will be doing live webstreaming of the on-field action, plus we will be awarding $1000 in scholarships to two 2017 seniors.

Of course, that is the off-field action. The on-field action will be extra exciting as we have most of the top teams in the state putting them into a competition against each other for the first time this season!

Only 9 more days to wait!

[Bryan Herbst]

Originally Posted by topgun

Also, a new addition to our food offerings this year will be mini-donuts! You will be able to bring back enjoyable memories of those carefree days at the Minnesota State Fair as you snack on mini-donuts and watch exciting robot action.

This is going to be a problem. I have no self-control when it comes to mini donuts.

[Jon Stratis]

Originally Posted by Tanis

This is going to be a problem. I have no self-control when it comes to mini donuts.

You aren't the only one. I might have to leave my wallet at home to avoid them!

[SteveB2977]

Instead of a dance song break I sense an FTA vs. LRI mini-donut eating contest.

[Jon Stratis]

Originally Posted by SteveB2977

Instead of a dance song break I sense an FTA vs. LRI mini-donut eating contest.

Note to self: hit the gym extra hard this week...

[Truelight]

Team 2220 will be holding roundtable sessions throughout the morning and into the afternoon. Here is the schedule:

9:00AM

Safety Networking

10:00AM

Women In Robotics Empowering Sisters (WIRES)

11:00AM

Team Project Management

1:00PM

Outreach Fundamentals

These sessions are meant to be a causal sharing of best practices and everyone is welcome to participate. They will be held in the cafeteria.
Shout-out to the FireBears for working with us to run these sessions the past two years, Thank you!
We hope to see you all there!

[silverD]

Originally Posted by topgun

Team 2052 - The KnightKrawlers will be doing live webstreaming of the on-field action

Here is the link to the webcast: http://www.team2052.com/mri/

[silverD]

Originally Posted by silverD

Here is the link to the webcast: http://www.team2052.com/mri/

We are Live Now!

[jajabinx124]

Alliance Selection:

1) 2052, 2987, 4536, 2855
2) 2175, 3130, 3042, 2823
3) 3184, 4215, 1816, 3244
4) 2846, 3883, 2491, 2502

[jajabinx124]

Originally Posted by jajabinx124

Alliance Selection:

1) 2052, 2987, 4536, 2855
2) 2175, 3130, 3042, 2823
3) 3184, 4215, 1816, 3244
4) 2846, 3883, 2491, 2502

Elimination Results:
1st seed, W
2nd seed, 3rd
3rd seed, F
4th seed

[Whatever]

Originally Posted by jajabinx124

Alliance Selection:

1) 2052, 2987, 4536, 2855
2) 2175, 3130, 3042, 2823
3) 3184, 4215, 1816, 3244
4) 2846, 3883, 2491, 2502

For completeness sake, 2847 respectfully declined 2846.

[maxnz]

Originally Posted by Whatever

For completeness sake, 2847 respectfully declined 2846.

Also, there were no tiebreaker matches. All matchups were decided in 2 (other than the 3rd place matchup, which was a single match)

[cpapplefamily]

Told you all we would be in the mix
But really thanks for the wonderful day and very well ran event. Also thank you to our Alliance 3184 Blaze Robotics, 4215 Tritons, and 1816 The Green Machine for trusting in us as your alternate bot during Alliance Selections and bringing us onto the floor to attempt to nudge off that very strong #1 alliance. If we could go a few more rounds at it.......