As mentioned in other threads, this is the 1st time since 2008/2009 season that we didn’t manage to qualify for worlds.
If you watch the livestream on the QF match, it was clear that both robots suffered from field connection issues throughout the match.
And I heard that many other teams experienced the same issue with the field as well.
But it is what it is.
Anyway, these are still good robots for teams to take a look at.
Think 8059A clinched the Innovate Award.
So enjoy the reveal!!
And as usual - I will just pass any questions asked to my students to answer.
Hi, Im from 8062B, that QF match with you guys was very unfortunate. Since both robots suffered issues rendering them immobile, leading to a clearly very unfair match. I know that the rule appears to be that robots from both teams have to disconnect in order for a replay, however is there possibility to future changes to this rule?
Actually GDC has clear guidelines on when a match should be replayed and when it should not.
By right the field tech will check the log to see if it is the field giving issues or the robots themselves.
But I am not very sure if the EP adopted this same set of guidelines.
But I always try not to blame it on someone else or other issues, etc.
And I am sure you would agree with me that the 4 finalists were not shabby at all. And worthy winners as well.
Match replays are allowed, but rare. Match replays (i.e., playing a Match over again from its start) must be agreed upon by both the Event Partner and Head Referee, and will only be issued in the most extreme circumstances. Some example situations that may warrant a Match replay are as follows: Match Affecting “field fault” issues or Match Affecting game rule issues.
Essentially, the only way for a replay is if something with the field or refereeing has gone wrong. If there is an issue with a team’s robot or connection, it is usually on them, and the match will not be replayed.
I don’t believe the GDC will change this anytime soon, as replays add time to already congested schedules during the competitions, and most robot issues are believed to be the team’s fault, even if not intentional.