[Jaine Perotti]

There are so many incredible robots out there, it is nearly impossible for one to say that a particular robot is unarguably the best one. There are so many teams out there who deserve recognition for their robot's performance this season. Because of the many robots that I haven't seen, it is difficult for me to say which robot truly deserves the title of "the best", but I will nominate one particular team for being the closest I have seen to it.

Based on what I have seen personally, I'd have to argue for team 571's robot (although I may be a bit biased -- we were the winning alliance together in Hartford). They could collect balls efficiently and very quickly, cap the 2x easily, and play a really good defensive, strategic game. They could prevent other robots from scoring, as well as score many points for themselves because of their powerful drive train. Their robot was a well designed machine that was very versatile; for example, they were also able to right a tipped over alliance partner with their ball arm (they have done this multiple times for us). In Atlanta, they were undefeated on Archimedes field until the semifinal rounds, which in itself is quite an accomplishment for this year. The matches they lost were few and close...they always put up a good fight and played their matches extremely well. Their team has been very helpful to us this year...offering good friendship and advice to our team members. Thank you 571 for being one of our best alliance partners!!