Robots vs. Humans

[Ichlieberoboter]

Originally Posted by themccannman

If it's full contact I think robots may take it every year. No way in heck I'm getting in front of this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThRNXECDS2o

Mr. McCan makes an excellent point.

Originally Posted by Kevin Leonard

Whats interesting is how differently the humans would play the game than the robots each year.

2015: Humans would likely build stacks, then cap them unlike most teams in 2015 who build a stack underneath a container.

2014: Humans would often opt for truss/catch maneuvers instead of trussing to HP, and they would finish from up close unlike many other robots.

2013: Humans would be able to basically dunk 4 discs into the 2-pt goal easily, and some would be able to do the same for the 3-pt goal. Humans could easily climb the pyramid and dump colored discs, as well as block the robot's full-court shooters with ease.

2012: Humans would dunk, but balancing might be hard for three humans, as all three would be constantly moving their body weight around.

2011: Humans don't have minibots, but could otherwise easily fill up all scoring slots

2010: Humans would crush at this game, and could hang from or climb onto the tunnels with ease.

2009: I don't even wanna think about this one.

2008: Humans could hurdle the ball and catch it with ease and do far more laps than most robots.

I have to disagree with 2008, I think some robots could go much faster than humans. Plus, I think a lot of the humans would end up getting trampled.

[Lil' Lavery]

Originally Posted by Ichlieberoboter

I have to disagree with 2008, I think some robots could go much faster than humans. Plus, I think a lot of the humans would end up getting trampled.

Ignoring the trampled aspect, I think humans would win. They're not going to outrace the robots, but they sure could outhurdle them. I remember doing a lot of creative maneuvers involving passing the ball with humans while simulating that game early that build season. Ultimately they didn't materialize in the robot world, but they would present a massive advantage for a human alliance.