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

[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

[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.

[taylort]

Originally Posted by gurellia53

a water game is entirely possible, just think outside the box a bit . every post here except the one about the penguins has assumed that a water game must be held in a pool. what if robots had to manipulate the water? we could have squirt guns on the robots and you have to fill up a tank or something.

That seems much more possible.
Maybe we could see something in which the game pieces (not necessarily penguins, that may get rather dirty) must either be removed from water or be placed in water. For example, what if rather than having the ringers placed on alliance walls, they traveled in some sort of river (if you will) from which the robots must remove the ringers from the water. Minimal waterproofing necessary.
But, with water, there still is the safety hazard. I guess we'll just have to see how this develops.

[beemusicgeek]

See, that is what I was always thinking about, my team always thought about it as a boat or river type thing. I was always thinking of it as more like carrying a bucket of water and pouring it into a container, seeing which team can fill it the most.

[Pyro]

Originally Posted by Compnerd

Water + electricity= Problem.... I doubt that first would expect teams to have to seal their robots.. especially rookie teams!

I don't think FIRST would try a water game for fear of scareing away potential rookie teams. Trying to wire a robot is hard enough for some, having to worry about water makes it almost impossible.

[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

[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?

[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.

[team 1094]

Originally Posted by Pyro

I don't think FIRST would try a water game for fear of scareing away potential rookie teams. Trying to wire a robot is hard enough for some, having to worry about water makes it almost impossible.

i disagree, i think frist would make it a challange for the experince teams. the rookie teams would get help form teh older ones.

[team 1094]

Originally Posted by beemusicgeek

See, that is what I was always thinking about, my team always thought about it as a boat or river type thing. I was always thinking of it as more like carrying a bucket of water and pouring it into a container, seeing which team can fill it the most.

that would be neat to see.

[Cuog]

I would like to see it something where maybe a bot would need to be carried across some body of water encouraging or even requiring even more interteam teamwork compared to this year. I think that having teams work together as one is what was truly successful about this years game and I hope it is something that FIRST will continue water or no water.

[Daniel_LaFleur]

Originally Posted by dlavery

That sounds like a challenge to me...

-dave

ROFL

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