Interesting......

[Michael Hill]

Originally Posted by Gabe

First of all, at this time of night (morning?) everything seems believable. So I think I'll get my rest for kickoff and think on it.
And secondly, why were you searching for swimming pool toys at this this late hour anyways?

And this time of year?

[Gabriel Mendez]

hmm... that is interesting.

[ewankoff]

I agree it is interesting but only 3 sizes are out of stock at one source. Find more sorces that are out of stock at the same prices and sizes, and then we will know exactly what the game piece is.

[Rosiebotboss]

Ahhhh, don't you think that this particular pool toy is just that, a pool toy. The first time a robot drives over one, picks one up with an arm that does not have pressure sensitive sensor systems, the first time a team runs into another robot with one of these between the robots..........poof!!! No more inflatable pool toy.

I don't think so.........

[hallk]

I hope its not a pool toy. We had a hard enough time trying to find pool noodles for bumpers last year that were the right type. And then we had to find more noodles after the rookies broke them swordfighting.

[Justin Montois]

Originally Posted by Rosiebotboss

Ahhhh, don't you think that this particular pool toy is just that, a pool toy. The first time a robot drives over one, picks one up with an arm that does not have pressure sensitive sensor systems, the first time a team runs into another robot with one of these between the robots..........poof!!! No more inflatable pool toy.

I don't think so.........

I think it would be a cool challenge to have to design your robot in such a way that you will not damage field components.

[Tristan Lall]

Originally Posted by 340x4xLife

I think it would be a cool challenge to have to design your robot in such a way that you will not damage field components.

It wouldn't be so cool to have to inspect it.

[Billfred]

Originally Posted by 340x4xLife

I think it would be a cool challenge to have to design your robot in such a way that you will not damage field components.

Then, by that logic, every FRC game since at least 2004 has been cool.

2004:

Originally Posted by Section 5

<R13> Robot wheels, tracks, and other parts intended to provide traction on the playing field (“traction devices”) may be purchased or fabricated. In no case, will traction devices that damage the carpet or other playing surfaces be permitted. Traction devices may not have surface features such as metal, sandpaper, or hard plastic studs, cleats, or other attachments. Anchors, i.e. devices that are deployed/used to keep one’s robot in one place and prevent if from being moved by another robot, cannot use metal in contact with the carpet or other playing surfaces to “stay put.” Gaining traction by using adhesives or Velcro-like fastener material is not allowed.

2005:

Originally Posted by Section 4

<S09> A referee may disable a ROBOT that has damaged the playing field, carpet, barriers or another ROBOT if the referee feels that further damage is likely to occur. The referees may require a corrective action, such as eliminating a sharp edge, before the ROBOT will be allowed to compete in subsequent matches. Repeat offenses will result in that team being disqualified from further participation in the competition event.

2006:

Originally Posted by Section 5

<R32> Robot wheels, tracks, and other parts intended to provide traction on the playing field may be purchased or fabricated (“traction devices” include all parts of the robot that are designed to transmit any propulsive and/or braking forces between the robot and the playing field). In no case will traction devices that damage the carpet or other playing surfaces be permitted. Traction devices may not have surface features such as metal, sandpaper, hard plastic studs, cleats, or other attachments. Anchors, i.e. devices that are deployed/used to keep one’s robot in one place and prevent if from being moved by another robot, cannot use metal in contact with the carpet or other playing surfaces to “stay put.” Gaining traction by using adhesives or Velcro- like fastener material is not allowed.

[Justin Montois]

Originally Posted by Billfred

Then, by that logic, every FRC game since at least 2004 has been cool.

Exactly, that's why we shouldn't rule it out based on the potential difficulty of handling inflatable toys.

[Libby K]

Originally Posted by Rosiebotboss

Ahhhh, don't you think that this particular pool toy is just that, a pool toy. The first time a robot drives over one, picks one up with an arm that does not have pressure sensitive sensor systems, the first time a team runs into another robot with one of these between the robots..........poof!!! No more inflatable pool toy.

I don't think so.........

well, there WAS toroid terror....

[Justin Montois]

Originally Posted by Michael Hill

And this time of year?

There has been a lot of talk about inflatable tubes, I decided to check it out.