Best Reveal Videos

[cadandcookies]

I absolutely loved 33's robot reveal video this year, for a variety of reasons-- excellent song choice, some good syncing, and an excellent robot.

I'd say the all time best for me though is still Robonaut's 2013-- the video that, at least for me, proved that robot reveal videos could be something other than dubstep laden dropfests or classic rock swagger. To this day, even though I dislike the song, I still get a smile on my face when I hear "Can't Hold Us" on the radio or at a party. The video was just that darn good. There was a genuine artistry that I don't think many reveal videos have that makes it unforgettable for me.

[Vladi03]

Originally Posted by cadandcookies

"Can't Hold This"

I think you mean "Can't Hold Us".

[Mrcope9]

Originally Posted by Abhishek R

If we're talking about all time, definitely hard to beat 118's 2013 video, for me at least. The song choice was too good.

Agreed. I still watch it in amazement.

[ekapalka]

Originally Posted by Abhishek R

If we're talking about all time, definitely hard to beat 118's 2013 video, for me at least. The song choice was too good.

That robot looks an awful lot like a copy machine... :P

[asid61]

33's video this year. It was very well fitted and thought out.

[Arman1266]

I really enjoyed 610's reveal video this year. The musicality and the amount of work they put into a 3 minute video is absolutely astounding: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USqCQIQbtLk

[cadandcookies]

Originally Posted by Vladi03

I think you mean "Can't Hold Us".

All the more proof that I don't particularly like the song... (Except in context of course )

[MrTechCenter]

624's reveal video for this season was really good. Pretty cool song mashup, and I love when the robot rolls out all slow. Although I do have to agree that 118 from 2013 was probably the best of all time.

[Max Boord]

2014: ???
2013: 118
2012: 33
2011: 118
2010: 148
2009: 148
2008: 148

[magnets]

2004: Wildstang Encore: Great choice of music, epic articulated-bump-climbing swerve, and cool shot of robot falling down. **Don't think it was a reveal video though.

2008: Robonauts. They somehow had a turreted swerve drive with an insane shooter and a functional intake after only 3 weeks of build.

2008: Robowranglers Tumbleweed: 3 Wheel, 6 Motor Swerve, on a 9 sided frame.

2009: Robonauts, Pacman was kind of cool. The game wasn't.

2010: Robonauts, 3 week robot that flew over the bump, kicked the ball hard, and had an awesome eagle thing on the side. Also, it had the best clip I've ever seen: http://youtu.be/yqVVCRmXdiE?t=1m39s (at 1:39).

2011: Robonauts. End of build video with human player throws across the entire field. Fast elevator with cool music.

*Reveals become more popular now
2012: Robonauts. Bridge balancer
Wildstang. Ball camera
179. Unique design that started the "trolling" arguments

2013: Robonauts- Cool climber, robot that does everything, helicopter gets hit with frisbee
Cheesy Poofs: Insanely fast terrifying computer controlled swinging climber.

**Reveals are way too popular now.
2014:
Cheesy Poofs: Two perfectly symmetrical powerdercoated robots score max points in autonomous mode filmed by quadcopter.
Robonauts: Good song choice

[thatprogrammer]

My favorite would have to be the thunderchickens in 2013. Excellent cinematography, wonderful background noise, and just hints at the features of the robot without revealing too much. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmHIQgQZXj0

[jblay]

I love seeing threads like this, basically costs me an hour of my life, because I have to watch old reveal videos, but it is so worth it.

[Joseph Smith]

In addition to those already shared, one of my favorite videos from this season was this video by Wave Robotics. Awesome music, awesome robot. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwtabB9_04k

[BrendanB]

My favorite from this year has to go to 2485. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BdVP3kF41M

[DJB11]

Aside from the teams that have already been said, 1241 had a pretty good reveal this year: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezujJJEYXp0 Definitely one of my favorites