Battlebots 2017

[jtrv]

Originally Posted by Anna.Fitch4911

Does anyone know all of the teams this season that have any sort of previous or current FIRST or VEX affiliation?

Kevin Leonard is on Ambush.

[Jay O'Donnell]

Originally Posted by jtrv

Kevin Leonard is on Ambush.

Along with a bunch of other FIRST alums.

[ayeckley]

Unfortunately Ambush was a "lost bot" this year - all set to compete but didn't make it into the tournament. They are hoping to get selected again for Season 3.

I've got to say that being there in person to watch the taping was an interesting experience; there's a lot of sounds/smells/etc. that get lost between TV and IRL, and the robot power/energy levels are an order of magnitude higher than FRC. Highly recommend it if you get the opportunity.

[Lireal]

I always enjoy seeing Tombstone matches... there is always so much carnage

[pilleya]

Originally Posted by Lireal

I always enjoy seeing Tombstone matches... there is always so much carnage

I think Tombstone will be outdone by Son of Whyachi in terms of carnage this season

[Whippet]

Had the chance to hang out with Team Overhaul a couple of months ago, since I'm going to be living just down the street from them soon. Gotta say, I'm rooting for them.

[messer5740]

Originally Posted by pilleya

I think Tombstone will be outdone by Son of Whyachi in terms of carnage this season

Amen!

Blacksmith looked sick though.

[Michael Hill]

So this is basically pre-2006 FRC, right? no bumpers, same people, same carnage

[Rosiebotboss]

I had the opportunity to hang with Paul Ventimiglia (did I spell that right?) a couple weeks ago at WPI. He brought Bite Force 1.0 and 2.0 as part of the display for Touch Tomorrow and the NASA Centennial Challenge. Paul did not tell, I didn't even ask, but even though 2.0 took a couple good hits, it remained in fairly good shape, throw a battery in it and drive. My guess is we have a repeat Champ. (Or at least into the finals)

[Electronica1]

Originally Posted by Rosiebotboss

I had the opportunity to hang with Paul Ventimiglia (did I spell that right?) a couple weeks ago at WPI. He brought Bite Force 1.0 and 2.0 as part of the display for Touch Tomorrow and the NASA Centennial Challenge. Paul did not tell, I didn't even ask, but even though 2.0 took a couple good hits, it remained in fairly good shape, throw a battery in it and drive. My guess is we have a repeat Champ. (Or at least into the finals)

Unless he got flipped out or got out from a judge call.

[FrisbeeFunTime]

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