2008 IRI (Indiana Robotics Invitational)

[Renee Becker-Blau]

I've heard so much about IRI over the past few years and I really hope we're able to go this year! Do we have to ship the robot, or can we drive it down?

Renee

[A_Reed]

Originally Posted by Littleswimmer14

I've heard so much about IRI over the past few years and I really hope we're able to go this year! Do we have to ship the robot, or can we drive it down?

Renee

You have to transport it there yourself, trailer, van or pickup truck.

[Pat McCarthy]

Originally Posted by Libby K

There is also a Super 8 very near the IRI- It's where a few friends and I stayed last year. Split among a few people, it wasn't that expensive. I don't remember the exact number, but I paid for it myself, and I'm nearly broke.

Is it sad that Atlanta is only a few days away and I'm looking forward to IRI as well?

I stayed at the Days Inn last year, I wouldn't recommend it, the service at the desk was pretty bad, no wifi. I'll be trying to get a room at the Super 8 for this year.

[efoote868]

meh. Looks like I'll be on vacation (from what exactly IDK )
I'll see if I can make it or not.

I'll get pumped though.

[mark johnson]

The Foley Freeze plans on being there as long as were picked in the selection process. This will be our championships since we did not attend Atlanta,but the thing about IRI is the competition can be tougher than the championships!!!! Your motto for this event says it all (WHERE THE EGOS COME TO PLAY) nuff said!!!!

[Alivia]

YAY! I am sooo excited for IRI!

Due to schedule conflicts with college, I'm not able to go to the Championships, so this is my next event that I'm super looking forward to.

As stated previously, IRI is super fun and definitely worth coming out for.

Can't wait to see you all there!

=]

[Qbranch]

Woo IRI! Yet another thing to be excited about!

For us... it's kind of casual since our robot work place is about a 1~2 minute drive from where IRI is held... usually our pit goes kind of like... one tool box shows up... then a couple batteries... then a robot... then an OI pannel... since usually we bring the robot in somebody's pick up truck then everything else is ferried in somebody's four-door.

Well, if anybody needs a tour guide, I'm sure anyone on 1024 would be happy to render assistance. And, we're doubly easy to find at IRI: of course we'll be in the pit, but we also run the snack bar at IRI... so... satisfy your hunger for knowledge and your physical hunger in one fell swoop.

-q

p.s. We're trying to have a couple neat demos from the software department ready in time for IRI... a huge, dynamic, homebrew LED display for the pit... and, with luck, a small pen plotter made out of VEX (great way to teach the programming team high level autonomous skills (waypoint nav/arc interpolation))

[Kyle Love]

Originally Posted by Littleswimmer14

I've heard so much about IRI over the past few years and I really hope we're able to go this year! Do we have to ship the robot, or can we drive it down?

Renee

You can also ship it to the venue, contact Chris Fultz if you have questions about addresses and such.

It will be a lot cheaper to bring it with you.

[vivek16]

Originally Posted by Elgin Clock

The Trackballs are bigger than any basketball I've seen.

Sorry.. I couldn't resist the play on words.

I am going to try to make it there.

-Vivek

[carla_rose]

I LOVE IRI. it's the best off-season event-hands down. I can't wait!

Last year we stayed at a Super 8 and that worked out pretty well if I remember right......

[T3_1565]

so how do we register for this event?? or do we have to get invited??? (this is based solely on me asking my teacher tomorrow to attend off-season events this year lol )

I would love to go to the IRI!!

[Aren_Hill]

Originally Posted by T3_1565

so how do we register for this event?? or do we have to get invited??? (this is based solely on me asking my teacher tomorrow to attend off-season events this year lol )

I would love to go to the IRI!!

The system is if you would like to attend you apply for admission, then after all applications are in the IRI planning committee selects the applicants based on past performance and achievement, i believe all indiana teams are automatically accepted

[Chris Fultz]

Originally Posted by Aren_Hill

The system is if you would like to attend you apply for admission, then after all applications are in the IRI planning committee selects the applicants based on past performance and achievement, i believe all indiana teams are automatically accepted

There is an elaborate selection process, many factors included.
Robot performance, team performance, team uniqueness, regional diversity, country, past support of IRI, current support of IRI, etc.

We will open for applications May 5th and make decisions within a week of that. We will issue 'invitations' and then teams have a certain time to accept and send payment. After that time runs out, we work through the waiting list.

For 2008, there are no automatic invitations
(except it might be kinda wierd if we didn't invite the hosting teams)...

We will limit the field to 72 teams.

Hope this helps.

[Ryan Dognaux]

Originally Posted by Chris Fultz

For 2008, there are no automatic invitations
(except it might be kinda wierd if we didn't invite the hosting teams)

I'm sad to hear this. I thought IRI was started as an off-season competition for Indiana teams to attend. The event ran so well that it began attracting other teams and has grown in popularity to what it is today. But to deny those local teams entry to this competition for an out of state team to me seems like IRI is moving more towards an elite-only competition. Maybe some clarification is needed as this was the first I heard of this.

[Aren_Hill]

Originally Posted by Ryan Dognaux

I'm sad to hear this. I thought IRI was started as an off-season competition for Indiana teams to attend. The event ran so well that it began attracting other teams and has grown in popularity to what it is today. But to deny those local teams entry to this competition for an out of state team to me seems like IRI is moving more towards an elite-only competition. Maybe some clarification is needed as this was the first I heard of this.

Nobody automatically gets invited to the super bowl... i think its awesome to have an elite only event, it makes for the BEST ever gameplay