2008 IRI (Indiana Robotics Invitational)

[Meredith Novak]

I got our application completed about 12 minutes after the opening. It would have been quicker, but that snow question stumped me. I do live in the South.

We are looking forward to seeing you, David. I saw your son get a scholarship today

[GoSparx]

Team SparX 1126 just applied. Can't wait!!!

[johnr]

There might not be enough time to pull this off this year,but how about a live broadcast when you announce the teams. Have fun with it. NFL draft day sort of thing. Teams could get together for selection night.

[Ryan Dognaux]

Originally Posted by johnr

There might not be enough time to pull this off this year,but how about a live broadcast when you announce the teams. Have fun with it. NFL draft day sort of thing. Teams could get together for selection night.

John, you've read my mind and the mind of several other people (mainly in Purdue FIRST). We're looking at this option for BMR potentially as GTR does a fantastic job at it.

The problem is filling the dead time; GTR usually has many pre-recorded video spots that they can fill that time with because it's run by Discovery Channel Canada.

Either way it's an interesting idea that could be really fun if there were enough people interested in helping with it...

[wendymom]

Originally Posted by Ryan Dognaux

John, you've read my mind and the mind of several other people (mainly in Purdue FIRST). We're looking at this option for BMR potentially as GTR does a fantastic job at it.

The problem is filling the dead time; GTR usually has many pre-recorded video spots that they can fill that time with because it's run by Discovery Channel Canada.

Either way it's an interesting idea that could be really fun if there were enough people interested in helping with it...

Why don't you have teams submit all the videos they use for recruitment or sponsor demos? Or other fun videos made during build season.

[johnr]

futurecast--"Welcome back to IRI selection night. We now are going to check in on one of the many remote sites. Sterling Heights Michigan your up and live. I see 217, 48 ,910, rush. Looks like a few more in back i can't make out. So Pual, how does it feel to be selected?...............

[AndyB]

171 is applied. Hopefully we can make our first trip down to Indy in July.

[mrs. p]

233 has also submitted. we'd love to go back to IRI - great people, great event and AWESOME ROBOTS!

[Renee Becker-Blau]

Originally Posted by wendymom

Why don't you have teams submit all the videos they use for recruitment or sponsor demos? Or other fun videos made during build season.

This looks like a lot of fun, if team 1675 gets in we would love to make one, but about how long would the clip be?

Renee

[Nica F.]

I've been trying to avoid posting on this thread so I won't get my own hopes up too high , but seeing I got a job and am saving up my first couple paychecks to pay for my flight out, I hope to be seeing everyone there. I'll probably go if any west coast teams go..

[kfox1731]

Thanks to the planning committee for the astoundingly quick reply e-mail when I had a problem with the form. I think it was more me than the form Good job. I can already tell that this is a well planned and manned operation even though I have never been to the IRI. I'm looking forward to the possibility of attending this year, though. Thanks.

[David Kelly]

Originally Posted by kfox1731

Thanks to the planning committee for the astoundingly quick reply e-mail when I had a problem with the form. I think it was more me than the form Good job. I can already tell that this is a well planned and manned operation even though I have never been to the IRI. I'm looking forward to the possibility of attending this year, though. Thanks.

You're welcome.

[Kyle Love]

Just so we all know...have there been 72 teams already apply? If so, how many in total have applied so far?

Hopefully this isn't asking for information that is top secret right now...

[Taylor]

Originally Posted by Kyle Love

Just so we all know...have there been 72 teams already apply? If so, how many in total have applied so far?

Hopefully this isn't asking for information that is top secret right now...

I was standing next to Andy Baker on Monday evening; at 6:05 his BlackBerry made a squeal and started to smoke.

Luckily, Andy being Andy, he was able to force the smoke back in.

[Qbranch]

I know we have a bunch of people on 1024 that like hanging around eh... overdriving... ... so, if you're team is new to indy or if you're just looking to chat, feel free to come by our pit for any of your entertainment, technical disucssion or conversational needs.

Can't wait to see the team list!!!

-q