15th - 17th April 2011 - San Mateo, CA - RoboGames

[blazerbotics]

not that many, think they had about 10-15 last year, although hardly any flippers so you'll be alright over there Craig

[craig_colliass]

OK just got to get me and the robots over there and it should be fun.
I was just thinking can the FRA ask the TV people to pay for transport!!!
One big crate for the robots and some cheap tickets for us lot, the worst they can do is say no!!!

[psychostorm]

Na, that ain't going to work.

I wonder if any of the airlines would like some sponsorship air time?

Where's Ed when you need a world class blagger?

[blazerbotics]

highly tempting to go, been trying for the past few years, but always ended up clashing with one of our shows. Anybody recommend any shipping companies?

[robotic_ants]

RoboGames Mandatory 220 lb Re-Painting

Due to changes in the deal with Discovery Channel, the arena floor, bumpers, and wall supports (but not the lexan) will all be painted green for CGI visual effects to be added later in post-production.

Because of this, all 220 pound robots must be painted a distinct color. Metal armour is too likely to reflect the green from the surrounding arena, and thus be caught in the chroma-key / green-screen effect (you wouldn't want your robot to disappear on TV, would you?)

Therefor, all robot shells and tires must be painted. Paint will be provided at the venue, and painting done on Thursday night before the fights on Friday.

All 220's MUST have this paint job done.

Color choices:

Yellow
Hot Pink
Safety Orange
Light Violet

(Sadly, black and red are not available, per the production company.)

Paints are all acrylic, so should be reasonably easy to remove after the event with a paint stripper with only a few hours of work.

Humm.... all sounds very odd.

[psychostorm]

RoboGames Mandatory 220 lb Re-Painting

Due to changes in the deal with Discovery Channel, the arena floor, bumpers, and wall supports (but not the lexan) will all be painted green for CGI visual effects to be added later in post-production.

Because of this, all 220 pound robots must be painted a distinct color. Metal armour is too likely to reflect the green from the surrounding arena, and thus be caught in the chroma-key / green-screen effect (you wouldn't want your robot to disappear on TV, would you?)

Therefor, all robot shells and tires must be painted. Paint will be provided at the venue, and painting done on Thursday night before the fights on Friday.

All 220's MUST have this paint job done.

Color choices:

Yellow
Hot Pink
Safety Orange
Light Violet

(Sadly, black and red are not available, per the production company.)

Paints are all acrylic, so should be reasonably easy to remove after the event with a paint stripper with only a few hours of work.

Humm.... all sounds very odd.

A TNN esque decision whenever I saw one. A very real event in a CGI arena?

Why's Red eliminated? Is their chroma tech not that good? Black is bugger for shadows but bright Red is a distinct chroma from green.

[botmad]

As our Team Colour Is ORANGE .....

WE EXPECT AN ORANGE ROBOT TO WIN !!!!!

Pity we cant make it this year as our robots are already painted ....

[joey_picus]

...are you sure you shouldn't check the date?

[teamstorm]

It's a fantastic event, Team Storm took Storm II over a few years ago, and as it happens the write up is going on the website soon (yes, a little late). It's far from cheap to go over with a heavy, but for a once-in-a-lifetime experience I would highly reccomend it, even with a feather !

Be sure to check out 'Team Storm's Big American Adventure' on the Team Storm website in the coming weeks !

3 team members, 300Kg of Robot, spares, batteries tools (and clothes), a 747 and a mad-cap 2 weeks in the USA (it's a good read I promise !)

[Marien]

1 april