Best Robots by Age

[Basel A]

I agree with many of the suggestions and disagree with others. I'm particularly not convinced we've found the best 2010 rookie. Do we give it to 3339 from their being spectacular the past two years? Or 3310 for more consistent production?

2004: I just don't think 1318 is in the running with 1477 and 1241. They're similar on recent history, but can't compete on early history and lack of championship win.

2015: 5406 might be in a tougher region, but I still think 5460 has had more success, particularly this year (4th overall pick at MSC en route to being finalist)

2014: I would go with 5254, but I think we can have more discussion.

2001: Tough choice, but I'd go with 610 personally. FRC history is short-sighted. Let's add 525 to the discussion as well.

2006: The other possible choices are 1918 and 1718. I'd still go with 1717. Never noticed before, they won a robot award at the Championship 6 of their last 7 years.

Per Billfred, I think we're going with 111 as a '96 rookie. We should only be considering robot quality (see: thread title), but personally I think 111 has been better over the course of history than 71, despite 71's extra Championship. 148 gets in over 45 because FRC history is short-sighted.

2016: 5895
2015: 5460 or 5406
2014: 5254 or 5172 or 4967
2013: 4488
2012: 3990 or 4039
2011: 3476
2010: 3339 or 3310 or 3138 or 3015
2009: 2826
2008: 2481
2007: 2056
2006: 1717 or 1718 or 1918
2005: 1678 (this is unequivocal)
2004: 1477 or 1241
2003: 1114
2002: 987
2001: 610 or 494 or 525
2000: 469
1999: 254
1998: 48 or 180
1997: 67
1996: 111 or 71
1995: 177
1994: 144
1993: 151
1992: 148