The Robonauts 118 - 2013 Video

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Originally Posted by EricLeifermann

I wouldn't say no to either being on my alliance but, taking away full court shooting and at this current time of only seeing video, I would take 118 over 1986 for the simple reason of how fast 118's floor pickup is. Now that might not matter come Champs when there might not be a ton of discs on the floor.

Also love 2481's robot, can't wait for Wisconsin...

Well, obviously I wouldn't say no to either of them either. That would just be insane. The fact that we're having a legit theoretical debate about this is proof enough that both those teams look to be redonkulously good.

In any case, with the recent rule change, I'm not quite sure how big of a factor floor pickup will be come competition time now. That's the biggest thing I'm going to be looking for with regionals starting this weekend. I could definitely see if an alliance robot was sent back to the feeder station with the role of dumping discs on the groud as close to the goal as possible for floor loaders to feast on, then 118 may have a slight edge in possible points per second scoring rate. I don't know, maybe coupling that trade off with the climb speed of 1986 and it's a legitimately even wash between the two of them. In that case, maybe it comes down to alliance synergy preference. If so, I'll take the faster climb speed so it can remain an active tele-op factor for as long as possible, in whatever role it's performing - offensively or defensively. Based on your comments, it seems like you'd prefer the faster floor pickup...

hmmmm...could that be a possible hint at what Wave's bringing to Wisconsin?

Thanks for the kind words regarding our robot and we're obviously very much looking forward to see what you're bringing to Wisconsin this year, as well. Hopefully, we'll get the chance to share the field this year. It should be a ton of fun! Can't wait!

Best of luck to you guys!