Best Robot Ever(again)

[Corey Balint]

Well i just discovered this thread from last year( http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...5&page=2&pp=30 ), and figured it would be a good discussion again, with the input of this years bots. I also want people to think of new ideas, rather then seeing they posted last year, and then they wont post again.


I'll state my case for 67 this year. A bot made like no others. Completely original design. They could doo soo much, capping, hanging, blocking, semi-corraling, superior defense, the amazing autonomous, and just overall design. I never thought something like that would be built. Just a genius idea. They simply dominated in Newton, and more or less had everyone trembling at the site of them.

[Koko Ed]

Originally Posted by Corey Balint

Well i just discovered this thread from last year( http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...5&page=2&pp=30 ), and figured it would be a good discussion again, with the input of this years bots. I also want people to think of new ideas, rather then seeing they posted last year, and then they wont post again.


I'll state my case for 67 this year. A bot made like no others. Completely original design. They could doo soo much, capping, hanging, blocking, semi-corraling, superior defense, the amazing autonomous, and just overall design. I never thought something like that would be built. Just a genius idea. They simply dominated in Newton, and more or less had everyone trembling at the site of them.

That robot was an offensive machine but that poor robot was just about doing everything and a bar runner like 868 was its worst type of robot to face (and this shoebox on wheels at Buckeye that harrassed them to distraction that they forgot to score).They and Webstar Sparx and GRR Robotics had an awesome run this year at Clevelanfd and the Championship.
Best robot we hooked up with this year

(and got hooked on )

[Astronouth7303]

HOT rocked. They were at both Buckeye and West MI (the 2 we went to). And they did really good in both. Not to mention the coolest stools!

Their auton was perfect and flawless. The design was excellent. They did everything we wanted to, and then some.

[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!!

[J Flex 188]

Beatty this year was efficient at everything they did. Superior defence and offense and the articulated chassis was just awesome to watch. And they managed to still use PVC for almost everything

[Billfred]

I can't say I've seen the best robot ever, given my one year in FIRST.

And I'm not even going to try and judge the best of this year, given that there were so many good ones. (S.P.A.M. comes to mind, as do the Killer Bees ball herder and 237's monkeybot.)

But y'all had better look out for 1319 (aka Golden Flash or Golden Strip Flash, depending on which source you see). Their robot was at Palmetto (and I think they were in Atlanta, too--just not on Archimedes), and they had the whole schimaymay when it came to balls. They could do anything with a mobile goal with such precision that it wasn't even funny. Lots of balls were scored by them, making for a nice balance with any robot that hung. I see them becoming a force to be reckoned with.

[Cory]

Team 254. I know statistically you cannot make this claim, but I think they are.

I know they and 60 had the same robot, but I think 254's drivers put them over the top. I think they've had the best driver in FIRST for the last four years.

Their robot did everything extremely well this year. Their autonomous mode was the fastest of any I've ever seen this year. They corralled tons of balls every match. They almost always got the big ball fast and easily, and could cap any goal with ease unless their grabber got caught on the PVC poles. After resolving the problems with their cable fraying and tangling they hung incredibly quickly from the floor.

$0.02

Cory

[Kyle Love]

I have a tie for my favorite for the best robot. I liked both 71 and 494. The thing I liked best about 71 was that they had awesome capabilities to maneuver around the field and hold off other teams from capping, and at the end of the match they always seemed to cap their goal with a lot of little balls and hang. I also liked 494's robot. It may not have been the most sophisticated but it played the game their drive team wanted to play the game and thats why I think they won nationals. We lost to 71 and 494 in the Archimedes Finals. I think we did great for going up against those two very tough teams but they just out played us. But, getting back to the topic, 71's name("The BEAST") doesn't lie, it is one huge robot.

-kyle

[Collin Fultz]

When answering the "best robot ever" you have to look at who totally dominated the game. From my involvement with FIRST, you have to go all the way back to 2001. Hammond's bot in 2001 was amazing. Countless high national high scores, National (back then it was nationals) Champions, Motorolla Midwest Champions. Totally amazing robot.

[Michael Leicht]

469 was the best robot ever because it did not hang. but took a different idea on winning with it sucking up small balls yet having the ability to cap the goal with a strong caping tool with the four parts holding that ball.

[J Flex 188]

kudos to 45 for having the same aformentioned game plan with an amazing ability, as well as the ability to hang (but i believe they never had to/meant to during a game)

[Mr. Lim]

Two minutes...

One robot...

210 points.

... without hanging ...

... ROOKIE TEAM ...

That's a pretty strong case for 1241 isn't it?

[Arefin Bari]

45 and 67 were great this year... whenever i think of 45 now it reminds of the killer arm and 67 reminds me of the wedge... two great teams with two great robot...

[indieFan]

I keep reading these lists (Best Ever.. Top Ten.. etc.) and getting annoyed with them. To me, the best robots are not the ones such as Team 254's this year because it seemed to "dominate" the game. Instead, the best robots are the ones that allowed the students to learn something. After all, that is what FIRST is about.

indieFan

[JVN]

Originally Posted by indieFan

I keep reading these lists (Best Ever.. Top Ten.. etc.) and getting annoyed with them. To me, the best robots are not the ones such as Team 254's this year because it seemed to "dominate" the game. Instead, the best robots are the ones that allowed the students to learn something. After all, that is what FIRST is about.

indieFan

Why are you annoyed that people admire high quality robots?
Isn't this program about inspiration?

See... I'm inspired by the "Best ever.. top Ten... etc.".
Inspiration is the key to this program.

Don't get all high and mighty because you think you understand "what FIRST is about".
Really -- Get a grip. If you're annoyed that people admire the top contenders, perhaps you need to sit down and rethink your philosophy for FIRST.

Heck!
I would venture a guess, that the students on the teams Jason listed above get a lot out of this competition. I bet these same students learn a lot, and I'd even suggest that many go on to successful carreers in science and technology.

It's all about the inspiration.

If you can watch any of the robots on Jason Morrella's list without being seriously impressed, I'd be surprised.