[Lisa Perez]

Originally Posted by LWS

Scouting in the pits is for the birds. Who cares about how a robot looks. What matters is how a robot performs.

I wouldn't be so quick to say that. One can often determine many strengths or weaknesses just by asking what kind of drivetrain a robot has, or what kind of motors are running the arm (which ultimately determine how fast it goes, how much load it can take, etc.). I know that my scouts and I often referred to some of the pit scouting to determine our strategies...

Which brings me to reiterate something that's been mentioned. Scouts should have a general idea of how robots run. The more they know about the motors, pneumatics, electronics, and general structure, the more they'll be able to form their own predictions on the team they are scouting, and the more they'll be able to form solid strategies.