More Robonaut Videos!

[RaMoore]

I just looked at my old team's site, and it looks like 118 has made some more videos.

http://www.robonauts.org (click on media)

They have a 6-week video follow-up to their teaser earlier in the season and two videos showing their lap time (about 7 sec/lap) and hurdling skills.

Thank God. I was waiting for this!!! (yes I stalk the robonauts)

[Kevin Sevcik]

Definite weaknesses, yes. I think the fact that they have to re-circle the track after knocking the ball down could also be used against them...

[waialua359]

their ball grabbing ability is average and their weakpoint. But once they get a ball, I would rate this one of the best bots I seen on video on CD up to this point. This thing could put racer bots to shame also or at the very least keep up with them. I'm assuming that to control a crabdrive, you twirl your hands in an oval shape as it goes around the track?
Very impressive scoring, speed, and design.
Good job guys and cant wait to see it at Championships.

[dbell]

I think this will be one of the top 10 robots in the world this year.
I thought this before today, but now, after watching the first day of a regional, i am more convinced.
The maneuverability of swerve drive allows you to pass slow robots and trackballs. And seeing the track very crowded, you will be glad you have such a good swerve drive.
Your catapult is fast. Simply Amazing.
The little ball remover thing is an excellent addition. This will be a great advantage.

Good luck!

[RyanN]

Looking good! Interesting design change... how's it working for you? It looks good in the video.