Microchip @ My Work

[yodameister]

Originally Posted by Ken Loyd

Because of the chandeliers, we will be playing a dodge ball game with the robots against humans (the humans can not move nor throw back...the fix is in!).

I hope the humans can dodge our stream of 10 balls per 1.5 seconds

Originally Posted by Ken Loyd

After the match, we plan on letting people drive until our batteries run out (we will be taking the charger.) We figure if you let an adult play with a toy, they just might want one of their own.

I agree with you, anybody who wants to play with the bot is more than welcome to (as long as the batteries last). Anything we can do to generate interest in FIRST, is good by us.

[Cactus_Robotics]

please dont ruin my carpet w/ traction wheels.... j/k
someone should try to get a news channel out there, good press.

[JaneYoung]

Hey guys, how'd it go?
Any updates?

Jane

[Ken Loyd]

The "Mayhem at the Masters" was a great success!

A BIG thanks to Microchip, Steve S., Carol P., and Ian L. for a great time and an outstanding dinner.

Five robots and 40 team members put on a great show for a big crowd (I was told nearly 300 engineers attended.) It was a nice way to to rekindle friendships and prepare for the fall.

Ken

PS Jane, no chandeliers were broken and both referees were hit numerous times

[Cactus_Robotics]

I believe there was more than 300 attendees, unless it was only for a select group of people, I know for lunch the group was 1100 so if all were in attendance than it was quite a few more. Congrats on a great event, hope you enjoyed the food and hope to do it again next year.