[FIMAlumni]

Thought I would start the discussion by highlighting some of the top teams competing at Bedford.

2137: Team T.O.R.C is currently ranked first in FIM. Competing and Winning at Waterford and West Michigan, 2137 brags an impressive 6 stack HP loader and tape measure Canburgler. TORC will look to continue their winning streak with any improvements they've made in the past two weeks.

1023: The Bedford Express is currently ranked second in FIM. Another duel winner at Southfield and Woodhaven, 1023 transitioned from a 4-5stack landfill robot to a 6stack HP fed monster with the aid of a ramp. Expect 1023 to rank extremely high at their home event.

2834: The Bionic Black Hawks is currently ranked third in FIM. Yet another duel winner at Gull Lake and Centerline, 2834 is yet another impressive HP stacker, choosing to cap stacks of 3 with their own stack of 3 in the finals last week.

548: The Robostangs currently ranked seventh in FIM. Southfield finalist and Livonia winner, 548 is our fourth HP stacker on the list. While their stacking ability is impressive, their .45second canburglers are currently the talk of the town.

4381: The Twisted Devils currently ranked eleventh in FIM, Kentwood Finalist and Gull Lake winner, 4381 is the only landfill robot on the list. They take one tote at a time and create a stack individually. With 20 days since their last competition I would expect some upgrades.

All the teams on the list are on their 3rd and therefore "Practice event". Expect teams to try some new things (landfill?) and break out new but maybe not fully formed mechanisms and programs (Canburglers/3 tote auto). While qualifications might be time for testing, I expect all teams to go all out in eliminations to put up some truly high scores.

Other notable teams:
217, 862, 1189, 3322, and 3641