FIRST Kickoff

2010-01-08T06:08:01Z

WillB: I can't make anything on Friday, unfortunately. Just noticed this tonight.

This page is for information and planning about the 2010 FIRST Kickoff to be held at Georgia Tech.

==By the Numbers==
* 42 teams for a total of 470 attendees
* Starts at 8am

==Dates==
:Workshop Prep - TBA
:Setup - Friday, January 8, 2010
:Kickoff Event - Saturday, January 9, 2010

==Space==
* Location: Ferst Center for the Arts.
** [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&ll=33.776418,-84.396651&spn=0.013163,0.019312&t=h&z=16&msid=117322627303965533211.00045e23f3f2deea76766 Labeled Google Map]
** [http://www.ferstcenter.gatech.edu/pages/plan/directions.php Directions]

==Food==
* Breakfeast
*: Need enough food for 350 ppl
*: GT Catering
*: Sponsored by College of Computing
* Lunch
*: Teams are on their own
*: See map for near by food locations

==Basic Agenda==
===Friday===
====2:30pm - 4:00pm - Event Prep & Setup====
* KOP arrives from 2:30 to 3:30
*: Loading Dock Contacts Paul Cottongim (404.385.1923) [[Ferst Center Loading Dock| Ferst Center Loading Dock Directions & Info]]
*: Inventory & Team Loading Prep (7 People) (Andy, Stefan, Mick, )
* Build field (4 People & the Bobs) (Doug Kim, )
*: Should be left behind curtains
* Field size 26' x 26' plus

===Saturday===
====6:30am - 8:00am - Event Setup====
* Post direction Signs (1 Person & SUV/Hatchback/Crossover) (Signs are provided by Ferst Center)
*: Ferst & Hemphill, Ferst & North, Ferst & Regents, Ferst & Parking Lot entrances, Ferst & Cherry,
*: 6 Signs Total
* Move over robots to demo gallery (4 People & F-350) (Stefan, Andy, )
*: RoboJackets
*:: 2 RoboCup, RoboCup Prototype, IGVC, BattleBots, Last years FIRST Robot
*: RIM@GT
*:: Dr. Jun Ueda - Exo Skeleton
*:: DARPA Car
*:: UAV
*:: Cell Phone UAV
*:: Dr. Charlie Kemp - Health Care Assistant Robot
*: Hang banners
* Build Field (5 People) (Stoian, Eohan, Mitch, )

====8:30am - 9:00am - Teams Arrive====
* Teams are to park in the Student Center Lot, Overflow to be provided in adjacent lot
** Maps are [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&ll=33.776418,-84.396651&spn=0.013163,0.019312&t=h&z=16&msid=117322627303965533211.00045e23f3f2deea76766 Here]
* Sign-in (1 people) (Stuart)
*: Printed directions to back of Ferst center
*: Take consent forms
*: If workshop team ask if they would like us to move their kit over to Klaus (F-350)
* Breakfast

====9:30am - 10:00am - Welcome Talks====
* Photograhpy (2x People) (Doug Kim, Will Barr)
* RoboJackets Welcome
*: Kit pick up process overview
*: Workshop overviews (Klaus #)
* Dr. Henrik Christensen from Robotics and Intelligent Machines @ GT
* Dr. Cedric Stallworth Asst. Dean of Outreach Community and Enrollment CoC
* Bob Stargel (Georgia FIRST Advisory Board Chair/Judge Advisor, Kimberly-Clark Corporation)
* Peachtree Regional Updates
*: Scrimmage Announcements

====10:00am - Broadcast====
* Will be shown on GTCN channel 15
* [http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/digital.html#educator Information about receiving the broadcast]
* Move robot demos back to proper locations (x4 people & F-350) (Stefan, Andy, Stuart)

====11:00am - Field Viewing====
* Photograhpy (2x People) (Doug Kim, Will Barr)
* Prior to turning loose the teams, we should go over any problem parts
* Field will be behind the stage

====11:00am - Hand Out Kit of Parts====
* Prior to turning loose the teams, we should go over any problem parts
* Direct teams to back of Ferst Center ([http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&ll=33.776418,-84.396651&spn=0.013163,0.019312&t=h&z=16&msid=117322627303965533211.00045e23f3f2deea76766 Labeled Google Map])
* Teams given appropriate parts (x4 people) (Andy Bardagjy, Mick Roper, Elan, Stuart)
* Notes on Distribution
*: If we are short batteries give to rookie teams first.
*: Each team will get are red crate
*: The blue creates must be opened by the team in front of loading dock member. Will need a box cutter to break security seal.
*: Each team gets 2 plugs monnier regulator, and Main regulator they are not in the crates.
*: 1 medium and 1 large glove per team
*: FESTO and Brass are also shipped separately.
*: Shipping documents

====12:00pm - 12:30pm - Lunch====
* Pizza for volunteers
* Teams find food on their own

====12:35pm - 1:00pm - Migrate to New Location====
* Break-down of field (5x people)(Stuart, )
* Move over Kit of Parts for Workshop teams (4x people)
*: Use Klaus 1443 as inventory control (might move this to mech room but this room has a lager front floor space)
* Collect Ferst Center direction signs (1 Person & SUV/Hatchback/Crossover)

====1:05pm - 5:30pm - Workshops====
* Photograhpy (2x People) (Doug Kim, Will Barr)
* Rooms Klaus 1443, 1447, 1456, 2456
* Hand out kits to appropriate teams Klaus #
* Split up groups to work on both parts
* [[FIRST Kickoff Workshop|Full Kickoff Workshop Plans]]

==Event Sponsors==
* Robotics & Intelligent Machines @ GT
* College of Computing
* College of Engineering
* Kimberly-Clark
* Caterpillar
* National Instruments

==Participating Teams==
*34 - Rockets - 4 people
*442 - Redstone Robotics - 5 people
*538 - Dragon Slayers - 9 people
*547 - F.E.A.R. - 3 people
*832 - Oscar - 16 people
*1002 - The Circuitrunners - 22 people
*1127 - Lotus Robotics - 20 people
*1261 - RoboLions - 15 people
*1379 - Gear Devils - 15 people
*1414 - iHOT - 12 people
*1415 - The Flying Pumpkins - 5 people
*1648 - Grady Gearbox Gangstaz - 15 people
*1683 - Techno Titans - 15 people
*1746 - Forsyth Alliance - 17 people
*1771 - Global Agenda Gamers - 4 people
*1788 - Ravage - 6 people
*1795 - SOT3 Triple Threat Technobots - 15 people
*1848 - SOUP - 10 people
*1876 - Beachbotics - 22 people
*1877 - Mechanical Mafia - 20 people
*2007 - Robots of the Round Table - 20 people
*2119 - SCAR (Sequoyah Computer Animation and Robotics) - 20 people
*2393 - Robotichauns - 8 people
*2415 - WiredCats - 20 people
*2420 - RoboTitans - 20 people
*2887 - Blue Bots - 2 people
*2918 - Gearheads - 1 people
*2967 - Iron Devil Robotics - 12 people
*2973 - Mad Rockers - 1 people
*2974 - Walton First - 24 people
*3025 - DARC - 4 people
*3139 - Jackets - 6 people
*3140 - Admirals - 22 people
*3174 - ROBODAWGS - 15 people
*3224 - Luella Hit Squad - 14 people
*3254 - Warriors - 10 people
*3265 - Indians - 5 people
*3287 - Falcons - 2 people
*3318 - RoboDragons - 4 people
*3319 - Virgil I. Robot - 4 people
*3329 - Wildcats - 6 people

470 Total People as of 12/1/2009

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