Log in

View Full Version : BattleBots 2016 Tapings in Los Angeles Tickets

seg9585
19-03-2016, 14:16
Just wanted to let you all know that BattleBots 2016 is filming in Los Angeles next month, April 19-24 (the week before FRC Champs). The competition is taking place at the LA Hangar Studios east of downtown.

Tickets are available here (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/battlebots-season-2-television-taping-tickets-22500136514)

Hope to see you there!
Cory
19-03-2016, 14:21
Be forewarned that if it's anything like last year, it may not be as enjoyable an experience as you might think. Treat it like you are there to be an extra in a production or something, not to watch a robotics competition. There will be a LOT of hurry up and wait, a lot of schedule creep, and not much in the way of amenities.

It will probably be smoother than last year, but I doubt anyone who went then enjoyed it very much.
Citrus Dad
20-03-2016, 02:29
Just wanted to let you all know that BattleBots 2016 is filming in Los Angeles next month, April 19-24 (the week before FRC Champs).

Bad timing for FRC mentors...:ahh:
Mk.32
20-03-2016, 02:59
Bad timing for FRC mentors...:ahh:

Decisions.. Decisions.... Decisions.....


Also note that the closest parking is 3-4 blocks away and the area is not street parking friendly. Plan carefully and bring snacks/water.
rich2202
20-03-2016, 06:49
Team 2202 FRC alum is on the team from MIT.
Kevin Leonard
20-03-2016, 08:14
Bad timing for FRC mentors...:ahh:

Tell me about it! ;)
Jared
20-03-2016, 10:25
Team 2202 FRC alum is on the team from MIT.
Which MIT team?

I know Danger4, SawBlaze, Overhaul, and Dentist/Combat Robotics Club all have at least one member who did FRC in high school.
JohnFogarty
20-03-2016, 11:12
Some former 1102 mentors are on a team. I might have to go to this for sure.
Johnny
20-03-2016, 13:52
Team Mutant Robots is made up of FRC mentors in San Diego from team 1266 The Devil Duckies, Team 1572 The Hammerheads and team 4583 Robosaurus.

As stated before this is a live filming of a reality show, NOT a robotics competition. There is a lot of down time between matches. It's probably not much more different than watching a pitching battle in baseball or a golf tournament if that's your thing.
Monochron
20-03-2016, 16:13
Some former 1102 mentors are on a team. I might have to go to this for sure.

Steve Tibrea? Are they bringing back Jabberwock?
rich2202
20-03-2016, 19:09
Which MIT team?


Dentist.

The Battlebots website current shows the 2015 teams (season 1).


As stated before this is a live filming of a reality show, NOT a robotics competition. There is a lot of down time between matches.

My D says that she will be in LA from April 15-25. Seems like they are filming the season over a 10 day period.
JohnFogarty
20-03-2016, 21:01
Steve Tibrea? Are they bringing back Jabberwock?

I heard that he might be involved with it. I haven't seen him to ask. I'm only sure of Chris Williamson's involvement. He mentored our team 2010-2011 when I was a student. I know that it's not Jabberwock though.

Their team's Facebook account has been announcing members of the team every so often as well as sharing some design process photos.

https://www.facebook.com/ChaosCorps/?pnref=story
dodar
20-03-2016, 21:16
I heard that he might be involved with it. I haven't seen him to ask. I'm only sure of Chris Williamson's involvement. He mentored our team 2010-2011 when I was a student. I know that it's not Jabberwock though.

Their team's Facebook account has been announcing members of the team every so often as well as sharing some design process photos.

https://www.facebook.com/ChaosCorps/?pnref=story

They're using a giant axe!?! :yikes: