It probably could but it all depends on the battlebot really. The battlebox arena is a steel floor. There are some treaded bots in Battlebots, probably using better drive motors(Battlebots is not restricted to a kit of parts, or anything for that matter...just the rules that state what weapon is allowed and a max voltage). El Diablo, El Diablo Grande, I can't remember the others but there have been a few..
When it all comes down to it, you guys have had your bots tested before. There are many first time, out of the garage, bolt on parts only, no machining battlebots out there because a father & son decided to build one together. I think what is happening is great, what FIRST doesn't offer(You have to be in a HS and you have to be able to mentor) is available in other mediums. And yes, maybe your FIRST bot could push those rookies around... but I welcome any FIRST bot to try and push around my bot while it's spinning at 1500+ (estimated, never clocked, the gear ratio/rpm per voltage indicates something around the 1500-2500 range) =) lol I kid, I kid! Mmm..the smell of melted 1/16" lexan!
(Disclaimer: The last part of that last paragraph was a joke and was not ment to be read as anything serious =) )
I hope what I explained about the rules/kit answered your question. There really is no limitation in Battlebots, only safety limitations which indicate how to turn it on/off, max voltage, max PSI, and certain safety precautions to be taken with anything. There are illegal weapons too, untethered projectiles, liquids, EMP, fire..
-Dallin
PS: I read a post made by Mr.B and I completely agree with him...I'll dig up the link/post number.
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...t=battlebo ts
Also, I was thinking about this last night - Gracious profesionalism should not only be extended to fellow FIRST builders. It should be followed everywhere in life. I think that is the whole reason behind Dean and Woody teaching it to you. You excercise it in the FIRST competition but not when dealing with Battlebots or talking about the subject. Think about it as another corporation - you should extend gracious profesionalism to them. Im a bit sketchy about it's definition but it seems simple enough and I dont see why my theory wouldn't work, Dean expects us to use it in the future when we work at an Engineering firm or whatever...just something to think about. I was looking for an actual definition of "Gracious Profesionalism" but can't seem to find it anywhere.