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Re: rtl11 Concerns, finalized date and stuff soon
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Mon, 27 May 2002 11:14:16 GMT
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message
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> a) RCXes. Currently we're at a single RCX rule. Does anyone feel that • this
> contest might require two RCXes, especially since the flag can be anywhere
> on the middle table?
I'm definately thinking this should be open - I didn't reailze it was a
1-RCX only event so far. :-/
> b) Random Flag Placement. Do we want to put the flag anywhere or just in
> the center of the center table? Since we've had a very bad track record • of
> finding objects and locations in rtl, Iain suggested today everyone might
> just run over the flag instead of search, detect and manipulate the flag.
I'd prefer if it was in the same spot every time, but that's just beacause I
have these horrible memories of home-finding at rtl4, etc.. Rember
SUMO@Guelph? (death that outlook thinks that's a URL) We had some issues
there with robots finding other robots there too. A flag is a lot smaller
than the robot!
> c) Flag Top. Currently a single full bushing. Anyone against replacing
> this with a pulley wheel for easier gripping/indexing?
Pully wheel. I mostly say this, because of the reasons I pushed on the walk
to Wendy's yesterday. :) It's very needlessly difficult to try and lift an
axle that has nothing more than a bushin on it. If it's got a flange then
it's easier to fork it and lift up. This challenge is hard enough!
> d) Robots not going across. One person emailed and asked if it was okay • to
> stay on your home island and grab the flag remotely. I'm of the opinion
> this is just as hard as crossing the chasm (ooh, irritating business
> buzzphrase!) so it should be allowed.
Oh wow! Neat concept. That'd be really interesting to see, espically if it's
random flag placement.
I agree though - it should be allowed, but that's because I think the
contest shouldn't restrict people to building a "this is how your robot must
work" kind of contest. Leave it open, see what unique solutions people come
up with.
It's like how people were saying before "10 points for crossing the
bridge" - well, what if I'm not crossing with a bridge? You know? It's sort
of like, pre-defining how the core robot has to be, so that all tha'ts left
is construction creativity and programming.
Iain
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| Hi folks, I need some commentary on a few issues, as I'm going to book the room in the next few days for August 17th, 2002. a) RCXes. Currently we're at a single RCX rule. Does anyone feel that this contest might require two RCXes, especially since (...) (22 years ago, 27-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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