What is a 'Field Judge'?

[Joe Matt]

Originally Posted by Kevin Sevcik

... Your robot judges don't watch matches? I find that a little odd. LSR judges are always roaming the pits, watching matches, checking out teams in the stands, etc. And we have some judges that are over 80.

Of course they watch matches, but it's hard to do so all the time. I think that's why this created...

[JaneYoung]

I think this is a good one to take directly to the source, FIRST.

[Ashley Weed]

I asked the Coordinator for a more detailed overview, and this was the response. I hope to have more of the questions I sent back answered.

"We have had this position in Philadelphia for the last few years. You can image that the judges are very busy interviewing teams in the pit. In order not to depend on talking to teams and watching a few matches to make their decisions, the field judges provide important information by watching teams that have been selected by the judges to make sure their robots performs well on the field. We're trying to make sure the most deserving teams win the various awards."