pic: Newest addition to the 2008 KOP

[Richard Wallace]

Originally Posted by Morgan Gillespie

What about mice?
Anyone recall this from Team 114 Eagle Strike's 2006 AVA Entry?

Sure it was just an, "idea," but that shows people were thinking about it...
It is only a matter of time.

I like this concept, but you should lose the cheese, put the mouse where the cheese used to be, put the cat where the mouse used to be, and enlarge the cage-wheel. Cat-power beats mouse-power.

[Zyik]

Will they all be standard issue gray or can we get another color?

[Fred Sayre]

Perfect! Our mentors are already very experienced at herding cats

[Wayne C.]

the word catastrophe comes to mind ( no further explanation there)

stick to inflatable clowns...

[Elgin Clock]

LMAO!!! I has a bin!!!!

Finally something on these forums truely worth Awwwing at...

So....


Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!
HOW CUTE!!!!!!!


Will there be tech support in case this sucker starts acting up?
How about a free replacement warranty (valid only 9 times)? LOL


And in typical FIRST teaser fashion, only half of the item in question is shown so FIRSTers can speculate whether or not their is more than appears in the bin itself. Will we get a whole cat? Just a cute furry head? Will we be getting a cat-dog hybrid in the kit? What kid of upgrades will be available? Will Andy-Mark sell an alternative??? Will it be included in the final weight during inspection?? What if it eats a lot before competition and raises up our weight class? - Is that just another one of FIRSTs "real world challenges" with the KOP to deal with this year??? The questions go on and on!!!

What about that pesky rule 8.5.3?

8.3.5 Electrical System Rules

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The only legal main source of electrical energy on the ROBOT during the competition is the 12VDC non-spillable lead acid battery provided in the ... Kit Of Parts.

Will that be rewriten to include "Cat" as an alternative power source, or is it just for decoration???


Now I understand why FIRST banned laser pointers a few years back. IN anticipation for this new addition. I know laser pointers make my cats freak out. lol
And no more CMU cam folks, just some good ol' fashioned Cat Vision!
Dark fields will not be a problem when you have this addition on your bot!

And... you know someone had to say it, but I think this is a sure sign there isn't going to be a water game.

You thought Water & Electronics didn't mix?
Try putting the cat in some water, and you'll see the true definition of an operator error!!

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!! Too much thinking about this!!!
Must learn secret of teaser!!!


Hmm... must find audio clip of Kitty Cats now to play at the start of a match this year, or a dog barking. lol

Maybe even something by Cat Stevens?

[Mike Betts]

From a technical aspect, won't you have corrosion problems if you try welding felines to aluminum?

[Billfred]

Originally Posted by Mike Betts

From a technical aspect, won't you have corrosion problems if you try welding felines to aluminum?

I think that'd be the least of your worries.

I think that zip ties, in combination with pool noodles, would allow for better wear characteristics.

[wingnut1705]

Originally Posted by Elgin Clock

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What about that pesky rule 8.5.3?

8.3.5 Electrical System Rules

<R53>
The only legal main source of electrical energy on the ROBOT during the competition is the 12VDC non-spillable lead acid battery provided in the ... Kit Of Parts.


Will that be rewriten to include "Cat" as an alternative power source, or is it just for decoration???

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That shouldn't be a problem. As long as the cat is keeping it's mechanical energy as mechanical energy it will be legal.

[Richard Wallace]

Originally Posted by wingnut1705

That shouldn't be a problem. As long as the cat is keeping it's mechanical energy as mechanical energy it will be legal.

Animals store energy chemically, in the form of phosphate bonds. So FIRST will need to re-write the rule if cat-power is going to be allowed.

[Travis Hoffman]

Is a CATS item considered a COTS item?

What if I wish to employ more CATS items on my robot?

[Uberbots]

The chemical and muscle power of cats is nothing compared to this:
http://uberbots.org/thecat%20copy.jpg

OK... i guess you will have to click it. I edited this post and the image disappeared )=

[GaryVoshol]

Originally Posted by Elgin Clock

What about that pesky rule 8.5.3?

Will that be rewriten to include "Cat" as an alternative power source, or is it just for decoration???

Rub a bar of amber over its fur and collect the static electricity.

Hmm... must find audio clip of Kitty Cats now to play at the start of a match this year, or a dog barking. lol

Maybe even something by Cat Stevens?

Maybe this'll finally ban "Who Let the Dogs Out".

[Al Skierkiewicz]

I see a whole slew of rules changes...
Energy used in First robots may come from the KOP supplied kitty.
KOP parts may not be modified in any way except the supplied kitty may be groomed and must have appropriate flea control.
Kittie spares may be brought to competition but must be corralled in the teams pit area. Spares may be purchased locally but must maintain the same weight and size as the KOP kitty. No kitty claws may contact or damage FIRST carpet or inspection devices.
ASPCA safety advisors will be working the pit area to insure that teams use the KOP kitty as intended and will issue kitty koins to teams who demonstrate purfect kitty practices.
As suggested by a certain Virginia mentor the KOP kitty will now be refered to as KK.

[Aidan F. Browne]

Geez... whats all this talk about power sources and inspections? Its the game object folks!

Same general rules apply ... only posession of one... herding... deflated game object is still a game object...etc

[Rosiebotboss]

Originally Posted by Aidan F. Browne

Geez... whats all this talk about power sources and inspections? Its the game object folks!

Same general rules apply ... only posession of one... herding... deflated game object is still a game object...etc

My thoughts exactly!! I picture 4 giant scratching posts with green lights arranged in a square, a litter box suspended from chains supported by the 4 posts......the object is to clean the litter box while several robotics mice run around the field distracting the KK that provides the ONLY power source to the robot.