I Have Proof of a Water Game... sort of

[LordTalps]

Originally Posted by EricH

My water game theory: There WON'T be one. Ever. It's hard enough to move around the carpet, where the only time one robot can affect another's path is during contact. (In a full water game, you have currents.) As for partial water games, there still won't be one until IFI develops a waterproof control system.

Unless I'm gravely mistaken, wax was actually invented hundreds of years ago.

[Justin M.]

A water game WILL NOT HAPPEN. It's not what FIRST is about, there are already loads of underwater robotics competitions. A water game would seriously limit the venue either, it would have to be a pool, I can't see a huge aquarium in a stadium. Also think of the refs and field resetters, they would have to be scuba divers. FIRST is NOT an underwater robotics competition, it's as simple as that.

[dlavery]

Originally Posted by Justin M.

FIRST is NOT an underwater robotics competition, it's as simple as that.

That sounds like a challenge to me...

-dave

[Tottanka]

Originally Posted by dlavery

That sounds like a challenge to me...

-dave

I really really hope he is fooling us once again.

[falconmaster]

Originally Posted by dlavery

That sounds like a challenge to me...

-dave

We are ready!! Bring it on!!!

MATE National ROV Champions 2004, 3rd 2005, 2nd 2006

and hosting the National Underwater Robotics Challenge, NURC in AZ June 8-10

www.h2orobots.org

[Daniel_LaFleur]

Originally Posted by dlavery

That sounds like a challenge to me...

-dave

ROFL

Please don't feed the GDC

[joshsmithers]

Originally Posted by Justin M.

A water game WILL NOT HAPPEN. It's not what FIRST is about, there are already loads of underwater robotics competitions. A water game would seriously limit the venue either, it would have to be a pool, I can't see a huge aquarium in a stadium. Also think of the refs and field resetters, they would have to be scuba divers. FIRST is NOT an underwater robotics competition, it's as simple as that.

Does a "water game" have to be underwater? There are many ways water could be used in a game without needing a pool and trained scuba divers.

[team 1094]

Originally Posted by joshsmithers

Does a "water game" have to be underwater? There are many ways water could be used in a game without needing a pool and trained scuba divers.

i agree a water game could mean anything form picking up an object in water,to an out of bourds area in next years game playing feild.

[falconmaster]

Originally Posted by Justin M.

A water game WILL NOT HAPPEN. It's not what FIRST is about, there are already loads of underwater robotics competitions. A water game would seriously limit the venue either, it would have to be a pool, I can't see a huge aquarium in a stadium. Also think of the refs and field resetters, they would have to be scuba divers. FIRST is NOT an underwater robotics competition, it's as simple as that.

Think "outside the aquarium!"

Don't be a victim of paradigm paralysis.

www.h2orobots.org

[raymaniac]

How can anyone deny the possibility of a water game after seeing the little cockroach-bot at championships?

[Nin_estarSaerah]

I cant help but put my two cents worth in.
never say never. "there will never be a water game" is rather narrow minded. it doesn't necessarily need a pool and scuba divers. I'm more likely to believe in either manipulating water, or a small river/tank that isn't the entire field. what if we had 'boat bots' that could float others the way we have ramp bots. or picking something out of a tank of water, without actually submersing the robot? or squirting water/picking up buckets? the possibilities are endless.
I do agree that it isn't likely for next year's game, or even the next after that. but somewhere in the distant future, the challenge looms. and I, for one, welcome it.
but penguins....that could be messy. we popped a few ringers this year trying to get our claw right....