2008 IRI (Indiana Robotics Invitational)

[Ryan Dognaux]

Originally Posted by Aren_Hill

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

This would be the first year that Indiana teams aren't automatically accepted... I'm not complaining or anything, just wondering the reasoning behind it.

[Aren_Hill]

Originally Posted by Ryan Dognaux

This would be the first year that Indiana teams aren't automatically accepted... I'm not complaining or anything, just wondering the reasoning behind it.

i'm guessing its just to make room for the ever growing amount of powerhouse bots, can't see much other reasoning.

[Chris Fultz]

treading through a minefield here, but ....

what makes the IRI the IRI is the broad mix of teams. it has grown well beyond just an indiana event.

we want to be able to select teams based on several factors to create that mix. home address is a factor (ie, cityname, IN) but just one of the many factors, not a guarantee. we do not feel it would be right to deny a team that has worked hard all season, built a good robot, done outreach, etc. and let in a team that just sort of 'showed up', just because the one was an indiana team. we are trying to be fair to all.

i don't like the word 'elite' when refering to the iri, i prefer 'most deserving'.

note also - we stated last year that 2007 was the last year for automatic bids.

and, i predict by 2009 there will be more than 72 indiana teams, so then what would we do ...

[Andy Baker]

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.

Originally Posted by Chris Fultz

treading through a minefield here, but ....

what makes the IRI the IRI is the broad mix of teams. it has grown well beyond just an indiana event.

we want to be able to select teams based on several factors to create that mix. home address is a factor (ie, cityname, IN) but just one of the many factors, not a guarantee. we do not feel it would be right to deny a team that has worked hard all season, built a good robot, done outreach, etc. and let in a team that just sort of 'showed up', just because the one was an indiana team. we are trying to be fair to all.

i don't like the word 'elite' when refering to the iri, i prefer 'most deserving'.

note also - we stated last year that 2007 was the last year for automatic bids.

and, i predict by 2009 there will be more than 72 indiana teams, so then what would we do ...

Also... Indiana teams have been encouraged to start another off-season event. There is plenty of demand for more play time.

Andy

[IndySam]

Originally Posted by Andy Baker

Also... Indiana teams have been encouraged to start another off-season event. There is plenty of demand for more play time.

Andy

We will talk about that Friday.

[Taylor]

Originally Posted by IndySam

We will talk about that Friday.

Yes. There will be talk.

[Kit Gerhart]

Originally Posted by Andy Baker

Also... Indiana teams have been encouraged to start another off-season event. There is plenty of demand for more play time.

Andy

While in Atlanta, I heard rumors that the new event might be at the site of the first IRI, Memorial Gym in Kokomo.

[its da PAT!!!]

Originally Posted by Kit Gerhart

While in Atlanta, I heard rumors that the new event might be at the site of the first IRI, Memorial Gym in Kokomo.

if indysam and boiler are talking about what i think they are i kno where its at

[Josh Fox]

All I have to say is that i expect someone to break that 200 point barrier at IRI since it didn't happen at nationals

Hopefully I can make this my 2nd IRI, and now that nationals are over I can't wait

[65_Xero_Huskie]

Originally Posted by Chris Fultz

and, i predict by 2009 there will be more than 72 indiana teams, so then what would we do ...

I wouldnt be surprised, They do have some sort of set-up going on there

[rick.oliver]

Originally Posted by FoXy92

... i expect someone to break that 200 point barrier at IRI ...

I agree it could happen -

Hybrid: 2 balls down plus three robots catching 5 lines each = 76 points

That leaves 124 points to collect in the Teleoperated period.

I hope I'm there to see it.

[dubious elise]

Is there any word on how to sign up to volunteer or will that be worked out in the coming weeks? I'll be in the Bend all summer but I'd love to come down for the weekend and see some familiar faces.

[=Martin=Taylor=]

I'm waiting to see how you adjust the game this year... or the selection process...

Most of the most competitive robots are hurdlers. There will be many instances at IRI where there are three hurdlers on an alliance... but only two balls. Wouldn't it make sense to add another ball?

Another idea would be to intentionally allow less competitive defensive/lap runner bots to go to IRI.

Anticipating this lap-bot shortage we talked about building a tiny robot that could be sent with our luggage to Indy There is no way in hell that 100 will ever be able to send the big robot. But a little robot... hmmm

[E. Wood]

I know that Team 1629 (GaCo) is hoping to attend IRI this year. I think we put in an application last year but didn't get accepted. Sounds like a lot of fun though.

[Team 135]

Our team went last year and it was a great way to get out rookies on the team into how thing are done. It is a lot more relaxed and fun that a regular competition. You do not have to follow all of the strict stuff that the normal competitions have.


Thanks for putting it on every year and we look forward to being there!!!!

Anthony
Team 135