pic: Newest addition to the 2008 KOP

[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.

[3dude_2231]

he's gonna arrive pretty wet to Israel

are you sure it's a cat, and not that short team member that didn't shave during build season?
it could be very misleading..

Cats&Bots rule!

[Elgin Clock]

This just in. FIRST partners with Nestle' so no copyright issues will arise in 2008.

Presenting the latest in Robotic technology:



New pictures of Kit-Kat just leaked today.
Autonomous mode is gonna be sooooooo sweet this year with the addition of Kit-Kat!



A picture of some general accesories was also leaked from a well known but undisclosed supplier today as well. *cough*Andy-Mark*cough*

[JaneYoung]

Originally Posted by Aidan F. Browne

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

Ok, so the game is called:
- Scratch 'n' Snatch
- Claw the Wall
- Herdless Horrors
- Catch the Kitty If You Can

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ok, ok - Herdless Horrors - is not that good, I admit.

[Rich Wong]

(Possible)

Q&A submitted to FIRST:

Does the kitty kat become a member of the team or is it still consider a KOP?

I just need to know so I came order a pair of safety glasses and xxxxxxxxs T-shirt.

[EricH]

I forsee a lot of problems if the cat isn't declawed. From volunteers: "Ouch! Ouch!" as they herd the cats. Plus the problem of keeping them clean. (Is there anything madder than a cat who's being bathed?)

[Billfred]

Originally Posted by EricH

(Is there anything madder than a cat who's being bathed?)

This is why teams have freshmen.

(Alternatively: This is why I, as a mentor, prefer for kids to do the work when it's possible.)

[George]

OK, I have some Questions:
1) Is it 12 volt?
2) can we use it as a power amplifier for the mouse drive?
3) will this tear up carpet if used as direct drive?
4) other than teeth and claws are there any attachment point?
5) will we get DQ'd if it malls the ref?
6) after checking out some units we had on a shelf, where's the off switch?

Have Fun
Geo.

[3dude_2231]

Originally Posted by George

OK, I have some Questions:
1) Is it 12 volt?
2) can we use it as a power amplifier for the mouse drive?
3) will this tear up carpet if used as direct drive?
4) other than teeth and claws are there any attachment point?
5) will we get DQ'd if it malls the ref?
6) after checking out some units we had on a shelf, where's the off switch?

Have Fun
Geo.

you can't expect us to answer these Qs
read the datasheet or consult it's mommy.

[George]

Our unit ate the data sheet andwe have not been able to find mommy for weeks, (remeber the off switch question?)

Still Fun!
Geo.

Ps MEOW!!!!!

[Zyik]

Team mate of mine made this. She requested I post this.

[Joe G.]

Water game speculaton will end, and milk game speculation will begin

[geeknerd99]

Alright! A camera that I can finally get to work more than 30% of the time! Built in rangefinding as well! Complete with audio sensors too, for that second level of robot situational awareness! Did I mention it can function where even human eyes don't cut it, without needing any sort of IR illumination? And on top of that, fellow teammates will handle it better and more carefully, and in the unlikely event that it is dropped, it has built in shock absorbers that function automatically!

Oh wait. I'm allergic to cats.