2010 IRI Results and Awards

[Joe Ross]

According to the IRI elimination results, 5 of the 8 backup robots played at least one match. Both the champions and the runner-up's backup robot's played. The #3 alliance backup robot played 3 matches.

This year probably had the highest number of backup robots playing, ever.

[JaneYoung]

If the judged awards were to return to the IRI competition, I would be delighted. It would provide increased opportunity for more teams to garner the valued recognition they deserve. While it is true that many teams come with just a few team members who can not always be in their pit, ready for the judges to interview them - the judges are aware of the constraints and pressures and work with them, hoping to provide the teams the opportunity to shine as they naturally do. I saw and recognized that while queuing this weekend and judging these teams would have been an honor and a privilege.

I also respect the extra costs that are incurred in the judged awards but think that those could be worked with.

With great respect for the 2010 IRI planning committee and the decisions that you made,
Jane

[Kit Gerhart]

Originally Posted by Joe Ross

This year probably had the highest number of backup robots playing, ever.

It seemed that way to me too. I know you sat out one of your finals matches, and 1086 sat out a match in one of their semis. ...and yeh, Team 51 played three times in their hard-fought semi.

[Chris is me]

Originally Posted by Joe Ross

According to the IRI elimination results, 5 of the 8 backup robots played at least one match. Both the champions and the runner-up's backup robot's played. The #3 alliance backup robot played 3 matches.

This year probably had the highest number of backup robots playing, ever.

Last year, 222, 179, 45, 148, and 70 got play time, tying this year.