[tindleroot]

Remember that there is no better alternative to seeing a robot live or in video. If you can watch match video of the teams that you are scouting, that is the best option if it is available. Otherwise, it would be wise to check stats like OPR as they are an indicator, albeit a fairly poor one. If you have no access to team stats or video (or if they haven't competed yet) you can watch other teams and events as they will give you an idea of how strategies have been playing out (especially if your team hasn't competed yet). Remember: strategy wins matches, so you not only need to know about the other teams at an event but how the game dynamic will be played.