2008 IRI (Indiana Robotics Invitational)

[gblake]

Hey folks,

When you're not out on the competition field doing some stupendous scoring with your real robots...

Or if you are one of those talented folks who put the drivers behind the joysticks; but are also looking for a chance prove you too have the right stuff....

Visit the IRI's "IRI Expo - Companies and Colleges" area near the practice field and the pits. There you should find an installation of the 6-player, Overdrive simulation (aka 5thGear ).

Here is a photo The 2008 NASA/VCU FRC Regional 5thGear World Champions

This is only 5thGear's second public appearance since it was a big hit on the NASA/VCU FRC Regional's Technology Row. Who knows how long it might be before it makes its next appearance - You had better grab a couple of friends to form a 3-person alliance and strike this weekend while the iron is hot.

And - In a new, IRI-only, wrinkle - The alliance with the highest 5thGear score when the Pig-Kissing contest donations are tallied up, gets to deposit a pair of twenties into the Pig-Kissing bucket of their choice, complements of Dave and Blake! Use those two Andrew Jacksons to put your nominee over the top!

Blake (I wish I could be there) Ross

[Josh Fox]

Well, it appears I may have a couple extra RUSH shirts* lying around here(2)... Anyone interested in trading? More specifically anyone from teams 67, 71, 217, 233, 469, 968, 1114 to name a few, although any other offers will defintiely be considered. Feel free to PM or IM me if you are interested.

approximately 40 hours until I'm heading down to Indiana!

*Disclaimer: The shirts I have are larges, and there's only two.

[Triple B]

PINK has left the building... see ya tomorrow night.
mike d

[KF987]

Team 987 brought about ten shirts to trade/handout...
See you guys tomorrow!

Keaton

[Dave Scheck]

Those Kamen boys are at it again. I just received this letter to pass on to the community.

Dear Nyrds

We've been on tour and our engines have been pumping to get back to
IRI. Dean's been driving for what seems to be ages. I'm surprised that
we haven't been pulled over for breaking at least a few laws. The other
day the van broke down and was smoke that came from the motor. While we were
waiting for things to cool down, it started raining. We took the hint
and pulled out our umbrellas and had a snack. Can't wait to get back to
good 'ol IRI and play some of our favorite songs to our favorite fans who definitely got it goin' on

The Kamen Brothers

[ParkerF]

Smoke on the water song coming this time? Haha. Looking forward to everything. I'll actually get to relax this IRI.

[Brandon Martus]

Originally Posted by francistexas

Smoke on the water song coming this time? Haha. Looking forward to everything. I'll actually get to relax this IRI.

Has Parker stumbled upon something? Looks like there may be a few clues in that letter from the band.

[kramarczyk]

Gee, it would appear that they couldn't keep their speed under 55.

[Greg Marra]

IRI Text Message and Twitter Notifications

Kyle Love will be providing IRI event updates semi-live throughout the Indiana Robotics Invitational. For those of you busy in the pits, or unable to get out to Indianapolis, use The Blue Alliance's notification system to stay up to date on match results!

This is the same system that was employed at The Championship Event. If you want to receive text messages for IRI, you must sign up again!

Sign up to receive Texts or E-mails here:

http://thebluealliance.net/tbatv/notifications/

Follow The Blue Alliance on Twitter:

http://twitter.com/thebluealliance

[Jonathan Norris]

I'll be recording IRI, hopefully I'll be able to get some matches up as quickly as possible, no guarentees. Hopefully I can get an internet connection at the venue (doubt it). Otherwise i'll try and upload some when i am at the hotel.

[gblake]

Originally Posted by Jonathan Norris

I'll be recording IRI, hopefully I'll be able to get some matches up as quickly as possible, no guarentees. Hopefully I can get an internet connection at the venue (doubt it). Otherwise i'll try and upload some when i am at the hotel.

Jon,

If your (or anyone else's... ) camera is mobile and you happen to get a quick break in your primary recording job; do you think you might be able to catch one or two matches of the Overdrive simulation/game (aka 5th Gear) going on over by the IRI Expo area?

Dave, David and I would love decent recordings of a couple of the matches played there.

Blake

[CarterM]

2194, 93, and 1675 have all arrived safely at the Suburban, near IRI. It's fun having lots of teams on the bus, as well as having enough tools to fix the pneumatics on the bus... See everyone tomorrrow!!!

[Kyle Love]

The venue is set up and ready to go. Many robots are already in the building and appear to be in great condition. Competition will be amazing!

[Billfred]

The South Carolina contingent (a friend and me) have arrived safely to the Super 8. This ought to be intense.

If anyone needs an extra set of hands or two for anything, just holler. I work for buttons (or shirts. Or money in other kiss the pig contestants' buckets. )

[Nawaid Ladak]

is there a webcast this year, and if so, where is the link

im guessing it ight be on wildstang's website sometime tomorow right?